Houthi Forces Claim to Have Shot Down a Saudi "Karyal" Armed Reconnaissance Drone
Source: Global Times
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In the early hours of the 18th local time in Yemen, the Houthi armed forces announced that they had shot down a Saudi "Kariyal" armed reconnaissance drone over Hajjah Province in Yemen. This is the fourth drone of this model to be shot down since the recent escalation of the situation. (Reporter Zhang Yuchen from the Central Broadcasting Station)
Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Operational
Primary Category / Secondary Categories
Military Operations / Weapons & Equipment
Subcategory
Airstrike
SALUTE Report
Size
One drone
Activity
Houthi forces shot down a Saudi reconnaissance drone
Location
Hajjah
Unit
Houthi forces
Time
Early morning of the 18th
Equipment
Karyal reconnaissance drone
Summary
Houthi forces shot down a Saudi Karyal reconnaissance drone over Hajjah province in Yemen early on the 18th. This marks the fourth drone of this type downed by the Houthis in recent escalations.
Key Facts
- Houthi forces claimed to have shot down a Saudi Karyal reconnaissance drone.
- This incident occurred in Hajjah province, Yemen.
- It is the fourth such drone downed recently by Houthi forces.
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