French Armed Forces, EU Military Operations: French Destroyer Shoots Down Houthi Drone In Red Sea
EU Military Operation In The Red Sea: "On March 20, while conducting close protection under [EUNAVFOR ASPIDES] in Red Sea, the embarked helicopter of a French destroyer shot down a Houthi UAV".
EUNAVFOR ASPIDES (Translated statement from the EU military operation in the Red Sea) - "On March 20, while conducting close protection under [EUNAVFOR ASPIDES] in Red Sea, the embarked helicopter of a French destroyer shot down a Houthi UAV threatening the commercial navigation".
Translated Statement From The French Armed Forces: "EUNAVFOR ASPIDES Interception by the frigate's helicopter of an aerial drone from Yemen threatening civilian maritime traffic in the Red Sea.
The priority: ensuring freedom of navigation and maritime security from Suez to Hormuz".
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