"So far all the requests for protection made by the maritime sector have been collected, but if the number increases, our assets present in the area will also have to grow". This was stated by Rear Admiral Vasileios Gryparis, Strategic Commander of the Aspides operation, specifying that he had already made "requests for specific capabilities" to EU member states, in particular on "logistical support". "It is still early to say whether Aspides had an impact on the situation, but we are patient as we carry out our mandate," he said.
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