Brit warship HMS Diamond comes under attack from Houthi drones before blasting them with Sea Viper missiles in Red Sea

A BRITISH warship shot down a Houthi drone attack in the latest ambush from Iran-backed rebels in the Red Sea.

Royal Navy destroyer HMS Diamond was forced to defend itself with Sea Viper missiles as the militants continued their relentless campaign of attacks.

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Royal Navy warship HMS Diamond – which shot down Houthi attack drones in the Red Sea[/caption]

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