This afternoon, in implementation of the principle of self-defense, Nave Duilio shot down a drone in the Red Sea. The drone, with similar characteristics to those already used in previous attacks, was about 6 kilometers from the Italian ship, flying towards it.
Currently in the area to ensure freedom of navigation and safety of trade routes, Ship Duilio Nave took over Martinengo in the national activity, started at the end of December, following the attacks by the Houthi militiamen against traffic sailing in the Bab-el Mandeb Strait.
The minister underlined that: "The terrorist attacks by the Houthis are a serious violation of international law and an attack on the security of maritime traffic on which our economy depends. These attacks are part of a hybrid war, which uses every possibility, not just military, to damage some countries and facilitate others".
Ship Duilio operates in the Red Sea to ensure the protection of international law and safeguard national interests.
