The U.S. has reportedly lost its sixth MQ-9 Reaper drone to Yemeni rebel forces since October 2023, with the latest shootdown claimed by Houthis in Marib province.
While the U.S. denied the loss, visual evidence showed the downed $30 million drone.
These recurring incidents highlight the rebels' growing capabilities against U.S. assets and the vulnerability of advanced drones in contested airspaces.
Yemeni forces have reportedly fired a surface-to-air missile (SAM) at a US F-16 warplane flying over the Red Sea on February 19. According to Fox News, another missile targeted an advanced MQ-9 Reaper drone. The attack follows months of Yemeni operations against US and Israeli targets in response to the Gaza war. While the Pentagon claims the missiles missed, Yemen has successfully downed multiple US drones before. This marks an escalation in tensions, as Yemen vows to defend its sovereignty against continued Western airstrikes.
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In a dramatic escalation, US and UK warplanes launched 11 airstrikes on Yemen, targeting strategic locations in the capital Sanaâa, including the September 21st Park, al-Ardi Complex, and the May 22nd Military Industrial Complex. The airstrikes, confirmed by US Central Command (CENTCOM) as âprecision strikes,â were carried out in response to Yemenâs recent military operations.Mohammed Abdul-Salam, spokesperson for Yemenâs Ansarullah movement, condemned the strikes as a blatant violation of Yemenâs sovereignty, vowing continued resistance and support for Palestine. In retaliation, Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) downed an American MQ-9 drone over Marib using a locally developed surface-to-air missile. This marks the 14th drone taken down since Yemen launched its support front for Gaza.
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