European Union mission in the Red Sea repels 11 Houthi rebel attacks. Since the start of this Aspides mission - "shields" in ancient Greek - at the end of February, the four European frigates assigned to it have had to repel eleven attacks on a total of 68 ships having requested escort.
During these attacks, nine aerial drones, a maritime drone and four ballistic missiles were intercepted, said Rear Admiral Gryparis. Attacks on commercial ships escorted by European warships have ranged from intimidation to the launching of aerial and maritime drones and ballistic missiles.