Reports in Yemen: American UAV shot down in Ma'rib Governorate
[74742] Reports in Yemen: American UAV shot down in Ma'rib Governorate
Sources in Yemen report the downing of an American UAV and publish documentation of the debris, while the US has yet to confirm the details.
Reports in Yemen: American UAV shot down in Ma'rib Governorate
During the day (May 29, 2026), media outlets in Yemen reported the downing of an American UAV in the skies over Ma'rib Governorate. According to the reports, the Houthis published photos of the debris of the aircraft they claim was shot down earlier today.
News Channel 8200, which presents a line emphasizing Houthi activity as a hostile entity, noted that these are "remains of an American UAV which they claim was shot down earlier today." At the same time, News 360 | All The News reported that "sources in Yemen are publishing documentation of the destruction of an American drone," and added that videos are being circulated on social networks showing, allegedly, the moment the drone was hit in an ambush that took place in the morning hours.
Similar reports also appeared in 🎗️Israel News IL🎗️ and The Hot News, which noted that there are "reports of an American UAV being shot down in the skies over Ma'rib Governorate in Yemen."
As of this hour, official sources in the United States have not yet provided official confirmation or a response to the incident. The various media outlets emphasize that these are claims originating from Yemeni sources only, without verification from the American side.