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In Yemen, an American MQ-9 Reaper drone was shot down — Iranian media

In Yemen, an American MQ-9 Reaper drone was shot down — Iranian media

Published on: 2026-05-18

Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian –

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Tehran, May 18 /Xin Hua/ — Yemeni forces shot down an American MQ-9 Reaper drone on Sunday in the Marib province. This was reported on Monday by the Iranian IRGC.

The footage shows the drone falling and its debris. The USA has not yet confirmed the incident.

MQ-9 Reaper is a remotely piloted aircraft used for reconnaissance, surveillance, and scouting. It can also deliver precision strikes.

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