Houthi forces shoot down alleged Emirati spy drone

The incident occurred in southern Yemeni terrority controlled by UAE-backed forces.
NOEL CELIS/AFP via Getty Images
Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group's Chengdu Wing Loong 2 for the People's Liberation Army Air Force flies at the 13th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai in southern China's Guangdong province on Sept. 28, 2021. - NOEL CELIS/AFP via Getty Images
Al Monitor: The Pulse of the Middle East
Al-Monitor Staff

Houthi forces in Yemen shot down a drone allegedly used by the United Arab Emirates for espionage today.

“Our air forces, by the grace of God, were able to down a Chinese-made spy drone belonging to the Emirati air force,” Houthi military spokesperson Yehya Sarie said on Twitter.

Access the Middle East news and analysis you can trust

Join our community of Middle East readers to experience all of Al-Monitor, including 24/7 news, analyses, memos, reports and newsletters.

Subscribe

Only $100 per year.

Videos

See more