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Germany sends frigate to the Red Sea

The aim is to counter attacks by Yemeni Houthi militiamen against merchant ships

The frigate "Hessen" of the German Navy set sail today, February 8, from the Wilhelmshaven base. The naval unit will take part in the European Union Eunavfor "Aspides" mission for the protection of merchant shipping and the freedom of maritime routes in the Red Sea. The aim is to counter attacks by Yemeni Houthi militiamen against merchant ships.A possible deployment in the Red Sea will represent another...

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