A British ship was attacked by a drone west of India, according to several reports published Saturday morning.
Documentation of the thwarting of an aerial threat by IAF forces in the Red Sea area // IDF Spokesperson
According to foreign media reports, an explosion occurred at the site as a result of the impact, and a fire broke out. This is the first time such an attack has been reported, since the US announcement of the Multinational Force, to deal with the Houthi threat, although it is not possible to determine with certainty that they were responsible.
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UKMTO have received a report of an attack by Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) on a vessel causing an explosion and fire. https://t.co/qFzIsjDvnj#MaritimeSecurity #marsec pic.twitter.com/gBARms8K9T
— United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) (@UK_MTO) December 23, 2023
On Monday, U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin announced a multinational operation to protect Red Sea trade in the wake of Houthi attacks. According to him, the countries participating in the force will carry out joint patrols in the southern Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
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