US lost 7 multi-million-dollar drones in Yemen amid anti-Houthi op
The US has lost seven multi-million-dollar MQ-9 Reaper drones in the Yemen area since mid-March amid US' ongoing air campaign against Houthi rebels. Notably, MQ-9 drones can be used for both reconnaissance, which is a key aspect of US efforts to identify and target weaponry the rebels are using to attack shipping in the region, as well as strikes.