The European Union's Espeides mission announced on Monday its success in securing the crossing of more than 830 commercial ships in the southern part of the Red Sea of ​​the Houthi militia threats.

The European marine mission said, in a post on its official account on the X platform, that it has completed 15 months since its inception in the area of ​​operations in the Red Sea, stressing that the efforts of its members enabled the confrontation of multiple challenges, and the continued protection of joint world interests.

“Asbids” added, in an attached video, that its war assets provided close support and protection for these ships while crossing the threatened water, noting that the task focuses on strengthening regional cooperation in the maritime field, and raising the operational readiness of its crew, ensuring the freedom and safety of commercial navigation.

She explained that its forces worked, throughout the last period, to protect the natural resources in the region, which contributes to supporting the regional prosperity of the countries that are riding in the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.

What is the task of «Asbids»?

The European Union had launched the mission of “Asbids” on February 19, 2024, in response to the escalation of Houthi attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea, the Bab al -Mandab strait and the Gulf of Aden.

The headquarters of the mission is located in the Greek city of Larissa, while the naval fleet consists of ships and warships belonging to 21 European countries.

Its basic mission is to defense only, as it has the right to use force to protect commercial ships or self -defense, without carrying out offensive strikes against targets within the Houthi regions in northern Yemen, according to European media reports.

These efforts come at a time when the international marine corridors in the Red Sea are exposed to frequent attacks by the Houthis, which prompted many shipping companies to change their paths towards the head of good hope, amid multiple international military moves to secure this vital corridor for global trade.