Why the Houthis Are Targeting US MQ-9 Reaper Drones: Regional Implications Explained l Legacy IAS

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On December 28, 2024, Houthi forces claimed responsibility for shooting down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone over Yemen’s Al Bayda governorate. Just four days later, another MQ-9 Reaper was brought down in Marib—marking the first Houthi strike against a Reaper drone in 2025.

In this video, we explore how these drone strikes serve the Houthis’ broader regional strategy, how they are leveraging symbolic victories, and what this means for US intelligence operations in the Middle East. We also examine how downed American drones could benefit Iran, China, and Russia, key actors with growing ties to the Houthis.
With the backdrop of the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, the Houthis have ramped up their attacks against Western assets, making their drone warfare tactics a key part of the broader regional power play. Watch for an in-depth analysis of military escalation, drone warfare, and the geopolitical implications of these high-stakes confrontations.

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