Greek mercenaries repel Houthi and pirate attacks – their modus operandi – Newsbomb – News

“There is danger,” says one Greek mercenary.

Measures are taken on merchant ships to protect themselves from attacks Houthi But also from pirates. In fact, there are many who are hiring MercenariesIts responsibility is to avoid attacks and protect the ship's crew.

According to the Sky report, between 200 and 300 Greek mercenaries are currently on board merchant ships crossing the dangerous Strait of Aden to prevent pirate attacks.

A video clip shows how they are trying to repel the Houthis who are attacking a ship in The Red Sea. The captain and engineers duck for cover as the Greek mercenaries advance. It is a dangerous but necessary task.

One of the mercenaries spoke to SKAI about his dangerous life. “Together with the crews, we made Molotov cocktails, and special poles to be able to block them. Later, with the rifle, there is danger again, because you are being shot at. Let's not forget that pirates don't just have their own weapons. They also bring RPGs with them, These are anti-tank missiles.

The report indicates that until the use of weapons was permitted, more than 20 ships belonging to Greek interests were seized by militants, who demanded a ransom for the release of the ship, in a strait located between Djibouti and Yemen.