British Typhoons Intercept Rockets Launched In Iraq, Britain Conducts 9th Humanitarian Aid Airdrop Into Gaza
Britain used a used a Paveway IV precision-guided bomb to destroy a rocket launcher system in Iraq after Typhoons identified rockets being launched at coalition forces.
MIDDLE EAST - According to the British Ministry of Defense, British Typhoons identified rockets being launched against coalition forces in Iraq and aircraft used a Paveway IV precision-guided bomb to destroy a rocket launcher system in the area.
British Secretary for Defense Grant Shapps reported that the incident happened as the Typhoons were carrying out a routine mission called “Operation Shader Patrol”.
Shapps also reported yesterday that the HMS Diamond intercepted a Houthi missile targeting merchant vessels while it was operating in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, becoming “the first Royal Navy ship to shoot down a missile since 1991”.
Furthermore, the British Ministry of Defense reported that the UK has conducted its 9th airdrop of humanitarian aid for Gaza.
The Royal Air Force delivered more than 11 tonnes of life-saving supplies, according to the statement released by the British MOD.
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