British warship HMS Diamond is attacked by Houthi drones before targeting them with Sea Viper missiles in the Red Sea
A British warship has shot down a Houthi drone strike in the latest ambush by Iranian-backed rebels in the Red Sea.
The Royal Navy destroyer HMS Diamond was forced to defend itself with Sea Viper missiles as the militants continued their brutal campaign of attacks.
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Britain's Ministry of Defense said on Sunday it had “successfully repelled” Houthi attack drones fired at HMS Diamond.
The massive warship used its formidable Sea Viper missiles to crush the rebel threat during Saturday's battle.
They said: “Yesterday, HMS Diamond successfully repelled a drone attack by the Iran-backed Houthis in the Red Sea.
“By deploying her Sea Viper missile system, Diamond destroyed a drone targeted at her, without injury or damage to Diamond or her crew.
“These intolerable and illegal attacks are completely unacceptable and it is our duty to protect freedom of navigation in the Red Sea.
“We would like to thank the brave crew of HMS Diamond for their service in defending British and international interests.”
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