Mystery missile in Yemen: Did Saudi Arabia use China-made DF-15A?

Mystery missile in Yemen: Did Saudi Arabia use China-made DF-15A? Debris believed to be a Chinese-made DF-15A ballistic missile booster was found in Yemen. Open-source analysts identified the component and attributed it to Saudi Arabia's military. This discovery occurs amid intensified fighting and increased missile attacks in the region. The DF-15A is a solid-fuelled short-range ballistic missile with a significant range. Saudi Arabia has not officially confirmed operating this specific Chinese missile system. Saudi Arabia may have launched a Chinese-made DF-15A ballistic missile in Yemen, after debris believed to be the missile’s booster was found in Marib Governorate, according to visual imagery and open-source reports.The debris was reportedly found in Raghwan district of Marib, with images circulating online appearing to show a DF-15A designation on the missile component. The War Zone said open-source analysts had identified it as a DF-15A and attributed it to Saudi Arabia, but stressed that neither the missile identification nor its ownership has been confirmed.The reported discovery comes amid a renewed escalation in Yemen, where Houthi forces and Saudi-backed Yemeni forces are engaged in intensified fighting. The Houthis have also stepped up missile and drone attacks against Saudi targets, while Riyadh has increased strikes against Houthi positions.The DF-15A is a Chinese road-mobile, solid-fuelled short-range ballistic missile. According to the CSIS Missile Threat project, the DF-15 family has a launch weight of about 6,200 kg and can carry a 500-750 kg payload. Its range is estimated at 600-900 km, although the exact range varies by variant and payload. End of Article