US Drone Downed by Houthis in Yemen Amid Rising Tensions
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A U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone was reportedly downed by Yemen's Houthi rebels in Marib province, marking the third such incident this month. The Houthis released footage claiming the drone was hit by a surface-to-air missile. U.S. officials have not confirmed the loss, and the CIA, which also operates drones in the region, declined to comment. The incident occurs amid increased Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea, linked to the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.
- Another US MQ-9 Reaper drone goes down in Yemen, images purportedly show The Associated Press
- Yemen's Houthis Say They Downed US MQ-9 Drone in Yemen's Maareb U.S. News & World Report
- US forces shoot down Houthi drone over the Red Sea after 'imminent threat' New York Post
- US Loses 5th MQ-9 Reaper Drone Since Oct 2023; “Game Changing” UAVs Not Changing Any Game? EurAsian Times
- US forces destroyed one uncrewed aerial system over Red Sea, CENTCOM says The Jerusalem Post
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