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world-news1 year ago•2 min saved

Yemen's Houthis Claim Drone Downing and Missile Attack on Israel

Yemen's Houthi rebels reportedly shot down a drone believed to be American in Yemen's al-Jawf province, as the U.S. military investigates the incident. The Houthis, who have previously downed U.S. drones, possess surface-to-air missiles and are part of Iran's "Axis of Resistance." The rebels have intensified attacks on the Red Sea corridor, targeting vessels amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, although many ships attacked have no direct link to the conflict. The U.S. has responded with military actions, including deploying B-2 bombers.

via Military.com|

#houthi-rebels #iran #red-sea

international-relations1 year ago•1 min saved

"European Naval Forces Defend Against Yemeni Drones in Red Sea"

A German naval frigate deployed to the Red Sea almost shot down a US drone by mistake while on a mission to protect commercial ships from attacks by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis. The incident occurred when the frigate attempted to identify an unknown drone, which turned out to be a US Reaper reconnaissance drone. Fortunately, the missiles fired at the drone missed their target due to a technical defect. The friendly-fire incident highlighted the need for improved coordination between allies involved in various missions in the region.

via DW (English)|

#friendly-fire-incident #german-navy #international-relations

international-conflict1 year ago•1 min saved

Houthis' Attacks on US Drones and Ships Escalate Conflict

Houthi militants have shot down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone near Yemen, marking the second time they have downed such a drone. The US has designated the Houthis as a global terrorist organization, and tensions have been rising in the region with consistent missile and drone deployments. The Pentagon confirmed the drone was taken down by a surface-to-air missile and stated that an investigation is ongoing. The US conducted self-defense strikes against the Houthis, including targeting an unmanned underwater vessel, amid calls for Iran to exert influence over the militants to ease tensions.

via ABC News|

#houthi-militants #international-conflict #iran

international-conflict1 year ago•2 min saved

Houthis Escalate Conflict with Attacks on US Drones and Ships

Houthi rebels shot down an American MQ-9 Reaper drone off the coast of Yemen, marking the second such incident in months and escalating tensions between Western militaries and the Iran-backed rebels. The rebels also fired anti-ship ballistic missiles at commercial vessels, causing damage and minor damage in separate incidents. The MQ-9 Reaper, capable of carrying out high-level strikes and collecting intelligence, has been targeted by the Houthis before, and the recent incidents add to a series of confrontations between the rebels and the US military.

via Business Insider|

#houthi-rebels #international-conflict #military-tensions

international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

"Iran-Backed Militants Down US Reaper Drone in Iraq, Prompting US Investigation"

Iraq's Islamic Resistance claims responsibility for shooting down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone that violated the country's airspace from Kuwait, vowing to continue its attacks against the US. The group has intensified its operations against US and Israeli targets in protest of US support for Israel's military campaign in Gaza, which has resulted in thousands of Palestinian casualties.

via Press TV|

#gaza #international-relations #iraq

international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

Houthis' Attempt to Retrieve Downed US Drone, Pentagon Reveals

Yemen's Houthi rebels attempted to recover a US MQ-9 drone they had shot down in the Red Sea, but the Pentagon believes they will not find anything significant. The incident comes at a tense time in the region, with heightened tensions between Iran-backed groups and the US during the Israel-Hamas war. This is not the first time US drones have been shot down by the Houthis in Yemen.

via The Jerusalem Post|

#houthis #international-relations #red-sea

international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

Iran-backed Houthi rebels shoot down US MQ-9 Reaper drone off Yemeni coast

Yemen's Houthi rebels have shot down a US military drone off the Yemeni coast, according to US officials and the Houthi movement. This incident comes as the US is on high alert for activity by Iran-backed groups in the Middle East amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. The US has deployed military assets to the region, including troops stationed in the Red Sea. The Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, have been engaged in a civil war with Yemen's official government, supported by Saudi Arabia, since 2014. In addition, the US has conducted strikes against a facility in eastern Syria used by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and affiliated groups.

via BBC.com|

#houthi-rebels #international-relations #iran-backed-groups

international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

EU Leaders Meet to Discuss Aid and Security for Ukraine Amid Russia-Ukraine Tensions

The EU summit will discuss continued support for Ukraine, measures to increase pressure on Russia, and decisions on sending more ammunition to Kyiv. Meanwhile, Russia awarded medals to two fighter pilots responsible for downing a US surveillance drone over the Black Sea. Ukraine's Western allies have promised military support, but the help is taking too long to arrive, with Abrams tanks expected to arrive in the fall, six months after an anticipated spring Ukrainian counteroffensive.

via The Washington Post|

#eu-summit #international-relations #military-support

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

Tensions Rise as US Drones Collide with Russian Pilots in Black Sea

US Senator Mark Kelly, a former Navy combat pilot, has criticized Russia's incompetence after a Russian fighter jet clipped the propeller of a US drone over the Black Sea last week, causing it to crash. Kelly, who flew with Russian pilots during his time in the Navy, said the incident was an example of Russia's recklessness. While some analysts suggested the move was "aggressive messaging" by Russia, US officials have said it was most likely due to incompetence. The incident has further strained relations between the US and Russia since the latter invaded Ukraine last year.

via Business Insider|

#black-sea #incompetence #mark-kelly

world2 years ago•4 min saved

The escalating tensions between Russia and the US over drone incidents.

Russian fighter pilots involved in the U.S. drone crash incident were given state awards by Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, signaling Moscow's intention to adopt a more aggressive stance toward future U.S. surveillance flights. The U.S. military said it ditched the Air Force MQ-9 Reaper in the Black Sea on Tuesday after a pair of Russian fighter jets dumped fuel on the surveillance drone and then one of them struck its propeller while it was flying in international airspace. Moscow has denied that its warplanes hit the drone, alleging that it crashed while making a sharp maneuver.

via CBS News|

#fighter-pilots #no-flight-zone #russia

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

The escalating drone tensions between Russia and the US.

The Russian government has awarded state awards to the pilots responsible for downing a US drone over the Black Sea, citing the drone's failure to comply with temporary airspace regulations. The US has released video footage showing the Russian fighter jet clipping the drone's propeller, causing it to crash. The Russian Ministry of Defense denies any contact was made between the aircraft and the drone. US Central Command has reported increased "unprofessional" and "unsafe" behavior from Russian pilots in Syria since March 1.

via Fox News|

#international-airspace #pilots #politics

international-relations2 years ago•3 min saved

"US-Russia Drone Encounter Raises Tensions, Sparks Concerns of Escalation"

The Pentagon has released a 42-second video clip showing two Russian fighter jets spraying a substance, believed to be jet fuel, on an unarmed US reconnaissance drone before one of the jets collides with the drone, forcing it down into the Black Sea. The footage provides visual evidence to support the American version of the episode, the first known physical contact between the Russian and American militaries since the war in Ukraine started last year. The US and Ukraine say the drone was flying in international airspace on a routine surveillance and reconnaissance mission.

via The New York Times|

#black-sea #collision #international-relations

international-relations2 years ago•5 min saved

Poland to Provide Ukraine with MiG-29 Fighter Jets in Coming Weeks

Poland is ready to provide Ukraine with MiG-29 fighter jets within four to six weeks if a coalition of allies signs off on the plan, according to Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki. Meanwhile, a Russian fighter jet caused a collision with a US Air Force surveillance drone, sending it crashing into the Black Sea. Ukraine remains committed to defending Bakhmut despite reports of a strategic retreat, and questions and pessimism surround Ukraine's ability to launch a spring offensive to reclaim territory illegally annexed by Russia. Ukraine has accused two Russian soldiers of sexually assaulting a 4-year-old girl and gang-raping her mother at gunpoint in front of her father.

via USA TODAY|

#international-relations #mig-29 #poland