NNA – On Saturday, the British warship Diamond repelled a drone attack launched by the Yemeni Houthi group in the Red Sea, British officials said.
The British Ministry of Defense said in a statement today, reported by Reuters: ldquo;Diamond, using its Sea Viper missile system, destroyed a drone that targeted it without causing damage to Diamond or injuries among its crew.rdquo;
The statement added: quot;These abhorrent and unlawful attacks are unacceptable, and we must protect freedom of navigation in the Red Sea.quot;
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