19/10/2020 (Agence Europe) – Greek Commodore Theodoros Mikropoulos became Force Commander of Operation EUNAVFOR Med Irini on Monday 19 October, replacing Italian Rear Admiral Ettore Socci. Mr Mikropoulos takes command of maritime assets while Italian Rear Admiral Fabio Agostini will continue to lead the operation from the Operational Headquarters in Rome. The Greek Commodore was, until the beginning of October, Chief of Staff of the EU Operational Staff for the operation in Rome. The Greek frigate Adrias also becomes Irini's flagship. The operation has three ships, five aircraft and 600 personnel. (CG)