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What will be the U.S. response to the downing of the 13th MQ-9 drone by March 31, 2025?
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Yemen's Houthis Claim Downing of 13th U.S. MQ-9 Drone in Al Bayda, Valued at $32 Million, Totaling $400 Million
Dec 28, 2024, 05:26 PM
Yemen's Houthi forces have reportedly shot down a U.S. MQ-9 Reaper drone, marking the 13th such incident since October 7, 2023. The drone was downed in the Al Bayda Governorate while allegedly conducting operations against Israel. Each MQ-9 Reaper drone is valued at approximately $32 million, bringing the total estimated value of the drones downed by the Houthis to over $400 million. The Yemeni Armed Forces confirmed the incident, stating that the drone was targeted using a locally made surface-to-air missile. While the Houthis claim responsibility for the shoot-down, U.S. officials have not yet verified these reports.
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