Yemen's Iran
Time:2024-05-22 09:58:28 Source:politicsViews(143)
CAIRO (AP) — The Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed on Tuesday they shot down an American drone over the impoverished Arab county. The U.S. military did not immediately acknowledge the claim.
If confirmed, this would be the second MQ-9 Reaper drone downed by the Houthis over the past week as they press their campaign over the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip.
Last Friday, the Houthis claimed downing an American drone over the province of Marib, hours after footage circulated online of what appeared to be the wreckage of an MQ-9 Reaper. And early Saturday, a vessel also came under attack in the Red Sea.
Houthi military spokesman Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree said Tuesday the drone was shot down with a locally made surface-to-air missile. He did not say when it took place but alleged the drone “was carrying out hostile missions” over Yemen’s southern province of Bayda.
Previous:At least 40 villagers shot dead in latest violence in Nigeria's conflict
Next:Russian general who criticized equipment shortages in Ukraine is arrested on bribery charges
You may also like
- Austrian leader lauds UK's efforts on migration and cites its plan for deportations to Rwanda
- Antetokounmpo sits, Lillard returns as Bucks face Pacers in Game 6 of playoff series
- Missouri abortion
- Married At First Sight groom Tim Calwell speaks out after wife Sara Mesa 'cheated' on him amid puppy
- Hundreds of hostages, mostly women and children, are rescued from Boko Haram extremists in Nigeria
- Cambodia's Supreme Court upholds the 2
- Revealed: Britain's favourite royal, as Prince William is knocked from the top spot
- Jessie Buckley is seen flying up a building as Christian Bale gets his Frankenstein make
- Testimony at Sen. Bob Menendez's bribery trial focuses on his wife's New Jersey home