HMS Diamond Repels Third Houthi Drone Attack in Red Sea

UK remains 'undaunted' despite ongoing attacks, but concerns rise over British warships' lack of firepower to strike Houthi land targets.

HMS Diamond, a British warship, successfully shot down a third drone attack by the Houthi rebels in the Red Sea, according to the Ministry of Defence.
The attack comes after the UK and US launched a second round of airstrikes against the Yemeni group earlier this week.
The Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, have been launching drone and missile attacks on vessels since mid-November in response to Israel's war in Gaza.
Despite the attacks, the UK remains 'undaunted', with Defence Secretary Grant Shapps stating that the UK's commitment to protect innocent lives and the freedom of navigation is 'absolutely unwavering'.
British warships, including the HMS Diamond, reportedly lack the firepower to attack Houthi targets on land, leading to concerns about the effectiveness of the UK's response.