An attraction to the member states of the European Union to extend their contribution to the European army operation “Shields” within the Crimson Sea, was addressed by the excessive consultant of the Union, Josep Borrell, on the event of the newest strike by the Houthis towards the Greek-owned tanker “Sounio”. .
In a press convention after the conclusion of right this moment's casual Council of Protection Ministers of the European Union, in Brussels, Josep Borel mentioned that the operation wants extra vessels and extra forces and that thus far it has efficiently protected 200 and seventeen service provider ships and destroyed twenty-two Houthi missiles and drones.
The European official famous that though Operation Shields is absolutely operational, the variety of ships passing by way of the Suez Canal is reducing.
“The enterprise,” he added, “definitely contributes to the restoration of confidence in maritime transport, however it will need to have the mandatory means.”
Supply: Radio RIK, APE
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