Cape Aspides, more ships may be needed for the mission. "So far all the protection requests made by the maritime sector have been collected, but if the number increases, our assets in the area will also have to grow," says Rear Admiral Vasileios Gryparis.
"It is still early to say whether Aspide had an impact on the situation, but we are patient as we carry out our mandate," he says. Reproduction of this article may require permission from ANSA.