The European Union announced the security of 120 commercial ships in the Red Sea within three months.

He confirmed that his military fleet was able to "successfully" escort and protect at least 120 commercial ships.

The European Union naval mission (EUNAVFOR ASPIDES) stated, in its account on the “X” platform, today, Sunday: “With the passage of 3 months since the official launch of the mission, (ASPIDES) has succeeded in accompanying and protecting more than 120 commercial ships that crossed the southern part.” From the Red Sea, where international shipping traffic is subject to attacks by the Houthi group.

She added that the operation’s crew, consisting of 5 naval units and nearly 1,000 sailors, achieved during this period “great achievements despite multiple challenges, as 12 unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and one surface vessel without a captain or crew (USV) were destroyed.” In addition to intercepting 4 Houthi ballistic missiles before they targeted international commercial shipping routes in the region.

ASPEDS pledged to continue implementing its tasks to maintain maritime security in accordance with the European Union’s Common Security and Defense Policy, and to ensure full compliance with international law regarding freedom of maritime trade and secure the passage of commercial ships through the Red Sea.