The US has lost seven MQ-9 Reaper drones in Yemen in six weeks, with three shot down recently as military actions against Houthi rebels escalate. The drones, costing around $30 million each, were involved in strikes and surveillance. Concerns over civilian casualties are rising, with Democratic senators questioning the military's approach. The US maintains a strong naval presence to counter Houthi threats, who have targeted merchant vessels and claim their actions are aimed at pressuring Israel regarding Gaza. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)