"UK Navy Ship Repels Houthi Drone Attack in Red Sea"
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A British warship, HMS Diamond, successfully shot down a Houthi drone in the Red Sea, with no injuries or damage reported. The UK Ministry of Defence condemned the "illegal" attack and reiterated its commitment to protecting navigation freedom in the region. This incident follows joint US-UK airstrikes against Houthi targets in Yemen and the recent targeting of a British-linked oil tanker by the Houthis. The Iran-backed group has been targeting ships in the Red Sea, claiming ties to Israel and the West, and has declared support for Hamas during the Israel-Hamas conflict.
- Red Sea: UK navy ship shoots down Houthi drone BBC.com
- UK committed to 'protecting innocent lives', says Shapps after Houthi attack The Guardian
- UK says British warship repelled Houthi drone attack in Red Sea The Times of Israel
- UK 'undaunted' as HMS Diamond shoots down Houthi drone Sky News
- Houthi drone targets HMS Diamond in latest attack on British warship in Red Sea The Telegraph
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