By Two British warships have collided in a harbor in Bahrain, resulting in damage to the vessels. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, according to the Royal Navy.
Unfortunate Incident Captured on Video
A video posted on social media shows the HMS Chiddingfold reversing into the HMS Bangor while it was docked. The cause of the collision is still being investigated, as Rear Admiral Edward Ahlgren explains: “Why this happened is still to be established. We train our people to the highest standards and rigorously enforce machinery safety standards, but unfortunately incidents of this nature can still happen.”
Investigation Underway
An investigation is currently underway to determine what went wrong and how to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Protecting Merchant Vessels in the Middle East
The two minehunters have been stationed in the Middle East with the purpose of safeguarding merchant vessels in the region.
Battling Houthis in Yemen
Last week, the British military joined forces with the U.S. to target and bomb over a dozen sites that were being used by the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen. These attacks by the Houthis on cargo vessels and warships in the Red Sea have caused significant disruptions to global shipping.
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