Predator drones

An old video showing a Russian drone attack is circulating online with false claims that it depicts a Houthi strike on Saudi Arabia. Fact-checkers have confirmed the footage predates the conflict and has no connection to the Houthis or Saudi Arabia. The misleading clip is the latest example of unrelated combat footage being recirculated to support false claims about Middle East tensions.

Predator drones, previously used mainly for overseas military operations and border patrol at altitude, are reportedly being flown for surveillance over civilian areas in Arizona border towns. The reported expansion of drone monitoring over US communities is raising questions about privacy, civil liberties, and how domestic airspace is being used for border security operations.

An old drone attack video is circulating widely on social media with false claims that it shows a recent strike on a Saudi military base. AFP Fact Check has debunked the clip, confirming the footage predates the alleged attack. The spread highlights how outdated conflict footage is routinely recirculated to fuel misinformation about regional security incidents.