The Greek frigate 'Hydra' engaged in its first operation under the EU's 'Aspides' mission in the Gulf of Aden, opening fire on two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) operated by Houthi forces, which subsequently retreated. The incident occurred on March 13, 2024, as the frigate was escorting the Panama-flagged, Italian-interest container ship 'Gina' to the port of Djibouti. The UAVs were detected by the frigate's radar, deemed suspicious, and later classified as hostile when they failed to emit a friendly signal. After visual confirmation, the frigate fired approximately four shots, causing the UAVs to turn north and withdraw. Greek Minister of National Defense Nikos Dendias expressed pride in the operations protecting national interests, while government spokesperson Pavlos Marinakis confirmed the frigate continued its mission without issues. This marks the first time a Greek naval surface vessel has used its main armament since the 'Lesvos' armament carrier during the events in Cyprus in 1974. Opposition parties have reacted to the incident.

MEGA and journalist Marinos Gkasiameis reported on the strategic Gostomel Airport near Kyiv, a site of intense conflict between Russian and Ukrainian forces. The airport, only 10 kilometers from Kyiv, was vital for the Russian objective to capture the Ukrainian capital. Despite heavy losses, including at least 1,000 Russian soldiers, the Russians temporarily seized the airport with reinforcements from Belarus. Ukrainian forces regained control on April 2 after a large-scale Russian withdrawal. The site remains dangerous with mines and unexploded ordnance. The Antonov An-225 Mriya, the world's largest airplane, was destroyed during the battle. The Kremlin continues to threaten those supplying arms to Ukraine.