Red Sea: UK missiles intercept two Houthi drones
Defence Minister Grant Shapps has shared video footage of a UK missile intercepting a Houthi drone in the Red Sea, on Saturday morning.
Mr Shapps said two drones were shot down by HMS Richmond, using Sea Ceptor missiles.
Mr Shapps said the UK joined US and French forces to repel illegal attacks by Iranian-backed Houthis.
According to the US military, at least 28 uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs) were downed on Saturday.
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