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American media commented on the success of the weapons of the government forces in Sanaa in shooting down one of the most advanced American aircraft in the world, indicating that the operation may prompt the U.S. defense to reconsider its development plans.
The “Warrior Maven” website, specializing in U.S. Army news, said: “The downing of MQ-9 Reaper aircraft in Yemen has raised questions about its weakness, despite being an impressive and advanced aircraft with no risk of being shot down.”
Adding that: “The downing of MQ-9 Reaper aircraft in Yemen may prompt the Pentagon to reassess the aircraft’s development plans, which have proven invaluable in many conflicts in several countries.”
The spokesperson for the Sanaa government forces, Yahya Saree, announced on April 27, through a recorded statement, that: “The air defenses shot down an American MQ9 aircraft while it was carrying out hostile missions in the skies of Saada province,” according to the statement.
بيان القوات المسلحة اليمنية بشأن استهداف سفينة ( ANDROMEDA STAR) النفطية البريطانية في البحر الأحمر، وإسقاط طائرة MQ9 الأمريكية في محافظة صعدة.pic.twitter.com/fvdKhbondN
— العميد يحيى سريع (@army21ye) April 26, 2024
The following day, Sanaa forces presented footage they claimed was of the targeting and downing of the aircraft and its wreckage.
مشاهد لعملية إسقاط الدفاعات الجوية للطائرة الأمريكية MQ9 أثناء قيامها بمهام عدائية في أجواء محافظة صعدةhttps://t.co/Hw6ko4NQVu#معركة_الفتح_الموعود_والجهاد_المقدس pic.twitter.com/6FcYTHoygh
— الإعلام الحربي اليمني (@MMY1444) April 27, 2024
