The drone attack that an Italian Navy
destroyer warship neutralized in the Red Sea at the weekend
shows the seriousness of the threat posed by Yemeni-based Houthi
rebels, Deputy Premier and Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani told
the Lower House on Tuesday before a vote to approve Italy's
participation in the Aspides mission.
"Last Saturday the Caio Duilio destroyer shot down a drone
launched by the Houthis in the Bab El Mandeb Strait," Tajani
said.
"On behalf of the Government and, I am sure, of the entire
Chamber, I would like to renew my deep gratitude to the crew of
the Duilio ship and to all the Armed Forces for their constant,
precious work.
"The attack on Duilio once again confirms the seriousness of the
terrorist threat from the Houthis and the timeliness of the
initiatives that the Government has decided to undertake".
Italy has a lead role in the EU Aspides mission to shield Red
Sea shipping from the Houthi attacks that started after Israel
began its war against Hamas in Gaza following the October 7
massacres.
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