Belgian defence ministry says French frigate downed missile near mine hunter Primula in Red Sea

Single source · Red Sea (approximate) · 2026-10-27 21:54 UTC

The Belgian Ministry of Defense told VRT NWS that a French frigate downed a missile approaching the Belgian mine hunter Primula in the Red Sea, reportedly in mid-October, according to The Maritime Executive. The claim rests on that single official statement as relayed by one outlet.

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• The Maritime Executive, 2026-10-27 21:54 UTC

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• 2026-10-27 22:09 UTC: Unverified
• 2026-10-27 22:13 UTC: Unverified to Single source

First reported 2026-10-27 21:54 UTC; last updated 2026-10-27 22:13 UTC.

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