HMS Diamond downs Houthi missile.
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April 27, 2024
A UK warship has shot down a Houthi missile targeting a merchant ship in the Gulf of Aden, the Royal Navy has said. HMS Diamond used its Sea Viper missile system to thwart Wednesday's attack. The ship has been on patrol since March, having previously been deployed around the turn of the year when it shot down nine drones. The Iran-linked Houthis, based in Yemen, have targeted ships in the Red Sea region they claim are linked to Israel or helping its war effort. However, the number of attacks have declined recently.
A UK warship has shot down a Houthi missile targeting a merchant ship in the Gulf of Aden, the Royal Navy has said. HMS Diamond used its Sea Viper missile system to thwart Wednesday's attack. The ship has been on patrol since March, having previously been deployed around the turn of the year when it shot down nine drones. The Iran-linked Houthis, based in Yemen, have targeted ships in the Red Sea region they claim are linked to Israel or helping its war effort. However, the number of attacks have declined recently.