U.S. Drones Are Way Busier Than We Thought Over This Shadow Warzone

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America’s unmanned air force is performing a host of mission over Yemen—which means the U.S. is more involved in that war than it cares to admit.

Former Political Reporter

Former Senior Researcher

Published Jul. 5 2019 4:50AM EDT

190704-rawnsley-drone-tease_t1kpdp — Patrick Fallon/Reuters

When Houthi fighters blasted an American drone out of the sky in Yemen last month, it raised questions about what exactly the U.S. Reaper was doing there.

Betsy Swan

Former Political Reporter

Adam Rawnsley

Former Senior Researcher

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U.S. Drones Are Way Busier Than We Thought Over This Shadow Warzone

America’s unmanned air force is performing a host of mission over Yemen—which means the U.S. is more involved in that war than it cares to admit.

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Betsy Swan

Adam Rawnsley