Event Brief
Kaja Kallas says Red Sea mission needs 10+ warships
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 21, 2026 at 9:12 PM ET
Summary: EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said the Aspides naval mission protecting Red Sea shipping would need more than 10 warships. She said there are currently six warships operating, and warned the situation is “even more grave” as Houthis have advanced along the Red Sea coast.
WHO: Kaja Kallas
WHAT: Said the EU’s Aspides Red Sea mission needs more than 10 warships and that fewer are currently operating
WHEN: Sep 22, 2026
WHERE: United Nations (New York), USA
WHY: She was responding to the current operational situation for the Aspides mission as Houthis advanced along the Red Sea coast.
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