US' 20th Reaper Fall: Houthis Turn $30 Million US Drone to Ashes; Chilling Moment the Drone Falls
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US' 20th Reaper Fall: Houthis Turn $30 Million US Drone to Ashes; Chilling Moment the Drone Falls
US' 20th Reaper Fall: In a stunning escalation of the Yemen conflict, the Houthis have reportedly shot down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone, marking the 20th such loss for the United States.
The drone, valued at over $30 million, was torn apart mid-flight by a surface-to-air missile launched by Houthi forces during Thursdayâs American airstrikes on their strongholds.
Footage released by the Houthis shows the drone plummeting from the sky in flames, with locals surrounding the wreckage, chanting "Allahu Akbar." While the US has yet to confirm the loss, the strike highlights the growing sophistication of Houthi anti-air capabilities and their ongoing efforts to challenge US military dominance in the region.
The U.S. military campaign against the Houthis in Yemen is proving costly and largely ineffective. With over $1.5 billion spent on munitions, 30 warships deployedâincluding the USS Eisenhowerâand advanced assets like F-35C jets, Washington faces limited success. Houthi forces, backed by Iran, have launched over 325 attacks and disrupted $1 trillion in trade via asymmetric warfare. As the Red Sea crisis deepens, analysts warn this prolonged conflict may become Americaâs next Vietnam. News that speaks your language â Oneindia App is now live | Click on the below link to download
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Yemenâs Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched a coordinated ballistic missile strike on Israelâs Ben Gurion International Airport â the countryâs busiest aviation hub. Two powerful missiles slammed into key areas of the airport, causing widespread panic, flight cancellations, and severe infrastructural damage. The unprecedented twin attack marks the most direct assault yet by the Houthis on Israeli soil, raising fears of further long-range strikes
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Yemenâs armed forces launched a hypersonic ballistic missile at Israelâs Ben Gurion Airport, halting operations and sending civilians into shelters. This marks the latest in a series of precise retaliatory strikes by the Houthis, who have previously targeted Israeli infrastructure. Three additional drone attacks hit Yaffa, Ashdod, and Umm al-Rashrash. Yemenâs President Mahdi Al-Mashat warned foreign companies to exit Israel or face "real and significant risks." The Yemen military stated operations will continue until Gazaâs blockade ends and aggression ceases, signaling potential escalation.
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US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has described Americaâs widely perceived failure against Yemenâs Houthis as a âtailored operation,â claiming the goal was freedom of navigation and not the protection of Israeli-linked vessels. Notably, Hegseth made no mention of Israel during his statement. Critics argue the Pentagon has rebranded a humiliating military result, after months of failed deterrence against Houthi strikes in the Red Sea. The Pentagon's shifting rhetoric has sparked fresh debate over U.S. credibility, especially in light of its deep alliance with Israel.
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