Red Sea
Frigate “Hessen” repels attack with surface drone
Houthis attacked a towing group in the Red Sea with an overwater drone. The German frigate “Hessen” was able to protect the attacked ships, reports the Bundeswehr.
The German frigate “Hessen” has repelled another attack while deployed to protect merchant ships in the Red Sea. As the Bundeswehr’s operations command announced in the online service An overwater drone was destroyed by the on-board helicopter.
Frigate “Hessen” in action
For several months, Yemen’s Houthi militia has been attacking ships in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, an important international trade route. The USA and Great Britain responded with attacks on Houthi positions in Yemen and want to prevent further attacks on cargo ships. In addition, warships from two international coalitions are trying to secure shipping traffic along the Yemeni coast.