Frigate “Hessen” shoots down Houthi drones in the Red Sea. It was the German Navy's first use of live weapons in the operation that began on Friday.
The Houthi militia, allied with Iran, wants to force an end to the Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip by shelling merchant ships. Because of the attacks by the Houthis, large shipping companies are increasingly avoiding the shortest sea connection between Asia and Europe - with significant effects on the global economy. So far 48 ships have been attacked.