PARIS: The French navy has shot down two drones over the Red Sea where Yemen’s Houthi militants have been attacking ships, the defense ministry in Paris said Tuesday.
The navy, which has two frigates deployed in the area, detected “multiple drone attacks originating in Yemen” overnight Monday to Tuesday, before destroying two of the unmanned aircrafts, the ministry said.
The attack came a day after the European Union formally launched a naval mission to protect Red Sea shipping from the Iran-backed Houthis who control much of war-torn Yemen.
DUBAI: The UAE has sent 14 trucks carrying more than 300 tonnes of humanitarian aid to Gaza, including tents, medical supplies, and various food items.
The aid, under the “Gallant Knight 3” humanitarian operation, entered the Gaza Strip through Egypt’s Rafah Border Crossing on Monday.
“This comes as part of UAE’s efforts to support and relieve Palestinian people during their current circumstances,” a statement on WAM news agency said.