This afternoon, in implementation of the principle of self-defense, Nave Duilio shot down a drone in the Red Sea.
The drone, with similar characteristics to those already used in previous attacks, was about 6 kilometers from the Italian ship, flying in its direction.
Lorende known the Defense.
"The terrorist attacks by the Houthis are a serious violation of international law and an attack on the security of maritime traffic on which our economy depends - commented the Minister of Defense, Guido Crosetto -. These attacks are part of a hybrid war, which uses every possibility, not only military, to damage some countries and help others".
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