Yemeni Forces Shoot Down Saudi Drone: Wing Loong II Destroyed in Taiz

05 October, 2026 14:08

Major Success for Yemeni Armed Forces: Saudi Arabia’s Most Advanced ‘Wing Loong II’ Drone Shot Down in Taiz

Shiite News: The Yemeni armed forces, carrying out an air defense operation, have successfully shot down a most advanced armed reconnaissance drone ‘Wing Loong II’ of the Saudi Royal Air Force, which was on an aggressive mission in the airspace of Taiz Governorate. This is another splendid demonstration of the Yemeni forces’ air defense capabilities.

According to details, the Yemeni armed forces, carrying out an operation in the Taiz area, targeted this advanced drone while it was flying in the region for aggressive and espionage purposes. The destruction of this most advanced drone has once again dealt a severe blow to the Saudi coalition’s air superiority.

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According to military experts, the ‘Wing Loong II’ is a most advanced armed drone manufactured in China, capable of Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance (MALE) flight, specifically designed for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), and precision target destruction missions. With a long range of approximately 4,000 kilometers and the capability of continuous flight for up to 32 hours, it is considered among the most effective and dangerous armed drones of the Saudi Air Force. The shooting down of this important drone is clear proof of the growing capabilities of Yemen’s defense power.


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