Defence Secretary Grant Shapps said British warship HMS Richmond downed two drones with Sea Ceptor missiles to repel an attack
US Central Command said it had responded to a “large-scale” attack and coalition vessels and aircraft downed at least 28 drones in order to repel it.The Ministry of Defence said the Type 23 frigate and international allies “fully repelled” the attack and no injuries or damage was sustained.
Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have attacked cargo ships in the Suez Canal in recent months, in protest over Israel’s military action against Hamas. In a statement issued through Yemen’s official news agency the government said the rebels are “creating a conflict for propaganda.”
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