DEFENSE: Fasan ship intervenes to protect cargo under Houthi attack
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Late this morning frigate Virginio Fasan from the Navyengaged in the close protection of a European commercial merchant ship, as part of theEUNAVFOR ASPIDES operationshot down a drone in Red Seanear the strict Of Bab El Mandeb. The drone, with similar characteristics to those already used in previous attacks by the Houthiswas about 5 kilometers from the Italian ship, in the direction of the escorted merchant ship.
Complex attacks with missiles and drones had already occurred during the morning, foiled thanks to the evasive maneuvers carried out by the merchant ship following indications from the command of Fasan ship.
A missile exploded in the water in the vicinity of the escorted vessel, causing only minor superficial damage.
The Fasan frigate and the protected merchant vessel are continuing their southward route as planned, to exit the Red Sea.
Currently in the area to ensure freedom of navigation and safety of trade routes, Nave Virginio Fasan has taken turns Ship Caio Duilio as the headquarters unit of the tactical command of EUNAVFOR ASPIDES, maritime security operation ofEuropean Union for the protection of freedom of navigation in the Red Sea Areas and Gulf of Aden.
