Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:27pm on 19 Feb 2024,Monday International
The European Union officially initiates the Aspides naval mission to protect Red Sea shipping from Yemen's Houthi rebels, who have been targeting the vital shipping lane since November. The mission, set to be operational in a few weeks, aims to ensure freedom of navigation and enhance maritime security in collaboration with international partners. While the United States leads its naval coalition in the area, the EU mission, named "shield" in Greek, focuses solely on defensive measures at sea. Recent Houthi attacks have disrupted shipping in the Red Sea, prompting coordinated efforts to address the escalating situation.
