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Watch moment French warships intercept drones from Yemen

Large explosions can be seen in footage released by France from its patrol zones in the Red Sea.

According to the defence ministry, French Multi-Mission Frigates detected "multiple drone attacks originating from Yemen" on Monday and Tuesday. Two drones were "engaged and destroyed", it added.

The type of drones was not specified but the French navy previously engaged aerial targets in the region.

21 February 2024

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