Over the past year, European forces involved in Operation Aspides have destroyed nearly two dozen Houthi missiles and drones to protect shipping lanes in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. Launched in February in response to Houthi attacks on commercial vessels, the operation has seen collaboration among European, American, and British forces. With a focus on defending navigation, the operation has successfully supported numerous vessels while defending against aerial threats. As the mission's mandate approaches expiration, uncertainty looms over its potential continuation amidst a reduction in Houthi attacks.
European naval forces have successfully intercepted and destroyed nearly two dozen Houthi missiles and drones to protect crucial shipping lanes in the Red Sea.
The European Union's Operation Aspides has defended shipping routes in the Red Sea against Houthi attacks, with significant naval support from multiple European countries.
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