Russia Today debunks video allegedly showing airdrop operation in Sanaa

Last updated Sep 20, 2026 7:41 PM

SANAA, Sept. 20 (YPA) – According to the text you provided, Russia Today reported that the video circulating on social media and purportedly showing an airdrop operation in Sanaa amid the recent military escalation between Sanaa and Riyadh is unrelated to the conflict.

The report said the footage actually shows training exercises by U.S. Army special operations forces. It added that an earlier version of the video was found on the account of U.S. photographer Gabriel Baboun, dated June 5, 2026.

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