✉news BusinessLabor first seen 6 h ago, last 6 h ago, peak #35

Old Russian drone video falsely linked to Houthi strike on Saudi Arabia

Original: Old Russian drone attack video falsely linked to Houthi strike on Saudi Arabia

An old video showing a Russian drone attack is circulating online with false claims that it depicts a Houthi strike on Saudi Arabia. Fact-checkers have confirmed the footage predates the conflict and has no connection to the Houthis or Saudi Arabia. The misleading clip is the latest example of unrelated combat footage being recirculated to support false claims about Middle East tensions.

Why now: Fact-checkers are debunking a false claim tying old Russian drone footage to Houthi attacks, amid heightened attention to regional strikes.

HouthiSaudi ArabiaRussiaAFP Fact Check

Open on news →

Evidence

• Old Russian drone attack video falsely linked to Houthi strike on Saudi Arabia · AFP Fact Check

API: https://socialmediatrends-api.osmike.com/v1/trends/234874