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Yemen's Houthis Claim Downing Second US MQ-9 Reaper Drone Worth $32 Million Over Marib

Jan 1, 2025, 06:40 AM

Yemen's Houthi forces have claimed that they shot down a US-made MQ-9 Reaper drone, valued at approximately $32 million, over the skies of Marib. According to Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree, the drone was conducting hostile operations when it was downed by a domestically-manufactured surface-to-air missile. This marks the second aircraft they claim to have downed in 72 hours and the 14th overall. The US has not yet confirmed the incident.