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Houthi Militias Reportedly Shoot Down $32M American MQ-9 Reaper Drone, 8th Drone Downed in Yemen

Aug 4, 2024, 10:39 AM

The Yemeni Armed Forces, specifically the Houthi militias, have reportedly shot down an American MQ-9 Reaper drone over Saada province in northern Yemen. This incident marks the 8th MQ-9 drone to be downed over Yemen since October 7th. The drone, which is valued at $32 million, was a reconnaissance aircraft. The reports remain unconfirmed, but multiple sources indicate the involvement of AnsarAllah (Houthis) in the incident.