American Report Washington admits the loss of 12 MQ 9 drones in Yemen out of 15 since the start of the war on Gaza

Exclusive – Al-Khabar Al-Yemeni:
Report by Yahya Al-Sharafi:
For the first time, an American defense official admitted the number of American MQ-9 Reaper drones that were shot down by the Sana’a forces since the start of the war on Gaza in October 2023, confirming that the US lost at least 12 drones, in an admission that reflects the magnitude of American losses in Yemeni airspace.
Official Acknowledgment of Losses Despite Secrecy:
In a report published on the American military website “Stars and Stripes” on Wednesday, the defense official said that the drones, each costing about $30 million, are mainly used for gathering intelligence but are also capable of carrying out precision strikes.
The report pointed out that this is the first time an American official has provided an accurate number of drones that Sana’a has shot down, as the Pentagon has been following a policy of ambiguity regarding these losses, fearing the impact on the image of the American forces in the public opinion.
Sana’a’s Statistics Reveal Larger Figures:
Despite Washington’s acknowledgment of the loss of 12 MQ-9 drones, the statistics announced by the Sana’a forces indicate that 15 drones have been shot down since November 2023, the latest of which was this week over Hudaydah governorate.
The website quoted the American official as saying that one of the drones “disappeared” over the Red Sea on Monday, which is the same day Sana’a announced it had shot it down, adding that the American Central Command lost contact with the drone at the same time, in an indirect confirmation of the Yemeni claims.
Sana’a’s Successes Force Washington to Change Its Strategy:
According to a report by the American “Atlantic Council” last February, the success of the Sana’a forces in downing MQ-9 drones forced the US military to re-evaluate its strategy in