US Media: The US Lost 8 "Reaper" Drones in the Middle East This Month

According to a report from American Columbia Broadcasting Company on the 9th, citing two American officials, the US Department of Defense has lost 8 "reapers" drones in the Middle East since April 1. The United States has lost a total of 24 drones of this type in military operations against Iran. The report states that the loss of these drones is worth approximately 720 million US dollars. Depending on the specific model, the cost of a single "reaper" drone may be as high as 30 million US dollars or even higher. The MQ-9 "reaper" drone is used by the US military for surveillance and reconnaissance missions or precision strikes.