The Houthis have resumed attacks in the Red Sea, sinking two commercial vessels. The commander of Operation Aspides, the EU's counter-Houthi mission, indicated that neither ship sought an escort. He noted that the mission has limited naval resources from voluntary contributions and operates with fewer than one warship per day across a vast operational area. The Houthis' recent assaults led to fatalities among crew members, further stressing the ongoing challenges to maritime security in the region due to insufficient protective capacity.
Rear Adm. Vasileios Gryparis stated that the European counter-Houthi mission operates with limited naval resources, resulting in inadequate protection for commercial shipping in the Red Sea.
The Houthis recently attacked and sank two commercial vessels in the Red Sea, directly impacting shipping safety and highlighting the under-resourced European naval mission's limitations.
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