Greece is set to assume naval command of Operation Aspides, an EU military mission launched in response to missile and drone attacks, since last November, on commercial vessels in the Red Sea by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels, who view Israel as an enemy.

Greek military authorities proposed the appointment of Commodore Pitykakis last Wednesday.

The Greek commander will carry out his duties from the Italian destroyer “Andrea Doria”, while, for the next few months, the Greek Navy will participate in Operation Aspides with its Spetsai frigate.

According to reports, units of the European naval fleet participating in Operation Aspides have carried out more than 260 successful operations offering protection to commercial vessels from Yemen’s Houthi rebels.

  Source: Ekathimerini.com