Pistorius visits frigate before dangerous mission in the Red Sea

20 February 2024, Greece, Souda: The frigate "Hessen" in Souda Bay, Crete. Shortly before the dangerous deployment of the frigate "Hessen" in the Red Sea, Defense Minister Pistorius will visit the 240 soldiers on board on Tuesday. The minister flew to Crete on Monday evening, where the 143-metre-long warship is currently making a stopover on its way from Wilhelmshaven to the deployment area. Photo: Michael Fischer/dpa (Photo by Michael Fischer/picture alliance via Getty Images)