Viral Video Misidentified as Houthi Drone Attack in Makkah is Actually from Madinah in 2025
Both outlets reported that a viral video claimed to show a Houthi drone attack over Makkah was instead identified as footage from Madinah in September 2025. Daily Pakistan described the video as being debunked and noted it was circulating on multiple platforms, while The Express Tribune focused on clarifying the video’s actual content and origin.
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Fact check: Viral video does not show Saudi Arabia intercepting Houthi drone over Makkah
The video is from September 2025 and shows a missile over Madinah
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FACT CHECK: Viral ‘Makkah Drone Attack’ Video is actually 2025 Footage from Madina
ISLAMABAD – A viral video doing rounds online as footage of Houthi drone attack over Makkah has been debunked as old incident in Madinah which occured more than a year back. The clip being shared on Facebook, X, and other portals shows a missile through the night sky near a mosque and it spread rapidly […]
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