Overview

• Houthi rebels in Yemen claim to have downed a second US MQ-9 Reaper drone in a week.
• The group has increased attacks on shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, with over 50 incidents reported.
• The Houthis demand Israel end its military actions in Gaza, linking their campaign to the conflict.
• The US military has not confirmed the drone downing but acknowledges previous drone losses in Yemen.
• Shipping through the Red Sea has decreased due to the heightened threat from Houthi attacks.