BRIT WARSHIP HITS 2 HOUTHI DRONES

New drama in volatile Red Sea

- MATTHEW YOUNG

WARSHIP HMS Richmond has shot down two Houthi drones in the latest incident in the Red Sea.

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps said the British vessel used its Sea Ceptor missiles to repel the attack.

A Ministry of Defence video shows flashes of light as the missiles are launched into the air. A separate clip shows the vessel locking on to the drones before gunning them down.

The US Central Command said a total of 15 drones were shot down by coalition vessels and aircraft during attacks in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Pictures show Royal Navy personnel dressed in anti-flash gear.

Mr Shapps said: "The UK and our allies will continue to take the action necessary to save lives and protect freedom of navigation."