A Saudi oil facility was attacked in mid-September by a military drone. The drone was once technically run by the United States and Israel. However, it has spread throughout the world and technological innovation continues. It can be said that even militia organizations other than the state have the “air force” to replace fighter aircraft. Will the drone become the “leader” of the conflict?
First, let me review the incident in Saudi Arabia. The attack took place on September 14th. The facilities of state oil companies in Mills and Abcaik in eastern Saudi Arabia were targeted.
Pro-Iranian anti-government armed army Fusi in Yemen, a neighboring country under the civil war, announced that it attacked with 10 military drones. On the other hand, the US government explained that “not only drones but also cruise missiles were used together” and insisted “Iranian crime theory” from the direction of the attack. He also points out that the distance from Yemen to the site is more than 1,000 kilometers, exceeding Fushi's attack capability.
On September 18, the Saudi Defense Department released the remnants of drones and cruise missiles that were used for attacks. Abkhaik was attacked by 18 drones, and four cruise missiles landed on the milling cutter.
Fusi claims that Saudi oil facilities were attacked in the same way in May and August this year, suggesting that military drones are a major threat in the Middle East conflict.
What is the current situation of military drones? Let ’s take a look at a report published in May last year by UK NGO “Drone Wars UK”, established in 2010. He points out that the US and Israel have monopolized its development and use for over 10 years since the early 2000s, and that “second generation” has emerged.
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