What the records say
- When
- 19 Feb 2024
- Kind
- Military operation
- Coordinates
- 22.00° N, 38.00° E
- Description
- European Union military operation to protect Red Sea shipping
Placed at the area, not an exact site.
Operation Aspides
EU military operation in the Red Sea
Operation Aspides, also known as European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) Aspides, is an EU military operation in response to Houthi attacks with international shipping in the Red Sea. Named after the Greek word for shields, the EU describes Operation Aspides as a "purely defensive" mission to increase maritime surveillance in the region, provide escort to merchant vessels, and defend against strikes.
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