Mon Sep 09 16:13:16 UTC 2024: ## Houthi Rebels Claim Eighth US Drone Downed in Yemen
**Sana’a, Yemen** – Houthi rebels in Yemen have claimed to have shot down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone, marking the eighth such incident in the past year. The rebels did not provide evidence to support their claim, but it follows a pattern of escalating tensions between the Houthis and the US-backed Yemeni government.
The MQ-9 Reaper, a long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), is a critical asset for US military operations. The drone’s cost and effectiveness remain subject to debate, with some arguing that it’s an expensive and potentially ineffective weapon system.
The latest alleged drone downing comes amid a renewed push by the Yemeni government, supported by the US and other international partners, to retake control of the country from the Houthis. The rebels have been engaged in a years-long war against the Yemeni government, with the conflict causing a devastating humanitarian crisis.
The US has not yet commented on the Houthi’s claim.
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