EU’s Red Sea Navy Mission (Aspides) Escorts 68 Ships and Detains 11 Pirates

Red Sea Navy’s European Mission (Aspides) has successfully escorted 68 ships and detained 11 pirates. The EU intervened due to deteriorating ship security and rising transportation costs. Protecting ships is the mission’s focus, without military action involved. The movement of the Yemeni Gas Company’s aircraft carrier has been disrupted. US and UK forces are striking pirate facilities, and the EU’s mission continues to ensure safe passage in the Red Sea.