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Yemen's Houthis Claim 13th US MQ-9 Reaper Drone Downed in Al Bayda, Valued at $32 Million

Dec 28, 2024, 05:33 PM

Yemen's Houthi forces have claimed to have shot down their 13th American MQ-9 Reaper drone over the Al Bayda Governorate. The incident was reported by the Houthi military spokesperson, who stated that the drone was downed using a locally made surface-to-air missile while it was conducting hostile missions. Each MQ-9 Reaper drone is valued at approximately $32 million, bringing the total estimated value of the downed drones to over $400 million since October 7, 2023. The Houthis' claim marks a continuation of their reported actions against U.S. aerial assets in the region.