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, typically associated with military operations overseas, are reportedly being used to conduct surveillance over civilian areas in Arizona border towns. The deployment highlights expanding border security operations involving high-altitude unmanned aircraft, raising concerns among residents about privacy and the militarization of domestic airspace near the US-Mexico border.

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 The spread highlights how outdated conflict footage is routinely recirculated to fuel misinformation about regional security incidents.