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Yemen's Houthis Claim Downing of 8th $32M US MQ-9 Drone Over Marib

Sep 7, 2024, 09:45 PM

Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed the downing of an American MQ-9 Reaper drone over Marib governorate. This marks the eighth such drone shot down by the Houthis since October 2023. The MQ-9 Reaper, which costs approximately $32 million, was reportedly conducting hostile acts in Yemeni airspace. The U.S. military has responded to the incident with airstrikes in Houthi-controlled areas. The announcement was made by the Iran-aligned group's military spokesman Yahya Saree.