In a new update on the status of the rescue operation of the ship MV SOUNION, which was damaged as a result of an attack early last month, the European Union Naval Force ASPIDES announced on Monday evening that it was successfully able to tow the ship to a safe area without any oil leakage occurring. This step is an important achievement in avoiding a potential environmental disaster that could have affected the territorial waters and the surrounding area.

The operation was carried out under the protection of the ASPIDES force, which worked in cooperation with concerned parties from the private sector to complete the first phase of the rescue. Coordination continues between various parties to monitor the ship and complete the rescue operation, with ASPIDES confirming that it will continue to monitor the situation to ensure that no environmental risks occur.

The ship MV SOUNION was subjected to a Houthi attack at the beginning of last month, which led to it catching fire and continuing for days before rescue efforts began. This incident represents part of a series of Houthi attacks in the region targeting international navigation, which raised great concern about the security of maritime transport. Freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden.

The European Union's EUNAVFOR ASPIDES force, which is responsible for protecting navigation in the region, plays an important role in securing the movement of ships and protecting sailors and property, as part of efforts to ensure the stability of maritime navigation in light of continuing threats.