Attacks on international shipping. I can tell the House Today tempt our Fishermen Assessment is all 13 planned targets were destroyed. At the drone and cruise missile base, nine buildings were successfully hit. A further three buildings were hit. A further three buildings were hit at an airfield along with a Cruise Missile Launcher in the open. We have seen no evidence thus far of civilian casualties which we took great care to avoid. I know the whole House Willjoin me in paying tribute to the incredible Bravery And Professionalism of all our servicemen and women. The need to maximise the Security And Effectiveness of the operation meant it was impossible to bring this matter to the house in advance. We took care to brief members before the strikes took place including you, of course, mr speaker, and the leader of the opposition, and i have come to the house at the earliest possible opportunity. Mr speaker, i do not take decisions on the use of force likely. That is why i stress this action was taken in