Friday, January 19, 2024

American MQ-9 Reaper Drone Shot Down Over Iraq

An MQ-9 Reaper unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV or drone) flying over the Nevada Test and Training Range on January 14, 2020 (Photo: AFP)  

Trend News Line: American MQ-9 Reaper drone shot down near Migdadiyah in Diyala Province, Iraq  

American MQ-9 Reaper drone shot down near Migdadiyah in Diyala Province, Iraq 

In a recent incident that has sparked concern and raised questions about regional tensions, an American MQ-9 Reaper drone was shot down near the town of Migdadiyah in Diyala Province, located in eastern Iraq. The downing of the drone, which occurred on January 18th, has prompted investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident.  

The Drone Shot Down: What We Know So Far 

According to reports, an MQ-9 Reaper drone, a remotely piloted aircraft used by the United States military for various purposes, was targeted and brought down in Diyala Province. The specific details of the incident, including who was responsible for shooting down the drone, are yet to be confirmed.  

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Update: Pentagon official confirms US drone crashed near Diyala (K24)  

WNU Editor: The Pentagon is confirming the loss of a drone in Iraq, but not that it was shot down.

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