Yemen’s drone war: Rivals flex growing aerial muscle

Sanaa, Yemen – After the Houthi armed group in Yemen launched attacks on administration military camps and gatherings last week using one-way attack drones, it killed and injured dozens of government soldiers. But the internationally recognised Yemeni government was quick to retaliate by employing remotely operated drones to attack Houthi fighters on the front lines. That development is significant in Yemen’s decadelong conflict because it highlights the growing apply of drones on the battlefield.

Government military units have repeatedly broadcast video footage showing drones tracking their targets, dropping bombs, killing fighters, destroying armoured vehicles and damaging hideouts.