Two days after targeting two drones in the same area, the French Navy announced the destruction of two new devices. Houthi rebels, who control large areas of Yemen, have been carrying out attacks on ships in the region since November.
France deployed the multi-mission frigate (FREMM) Alsace to the region on January 20. On December 10, Languedoc had to fire Aster 15 anti-aircraft missiles to shoot down two drones that were heading straight towards it. Such a launch of surface-to-air missiles in self-defense was a first for theFrench Navy.