British military says cargo ship reports being under attack in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen
UK Maritime Trade Operations said authorities are investigating after the vessel sent a distress signal reporting unknown armed assailants.
- On Sunday, a cargo ship reported coming under attack off the coast of Yemen in the Red Sea, The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations announced.
- Yemen-Based Houthi rebels, who control the Red Sea, previously launched strikes against shipping in the region starting in 2023, although they have recently paused their campaign.
- The vessel sent a distress signal reporting an attack by "unknown armed assailants" off the coast of Hudaydah, a major port city, the UKMTO reported.
- Authorities are investigating the incident, though no group has claimed responsibility. "Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO," the agency added.
- The State Department has designated the Houthis as a terrorist organization. Separately, Somali pirates have been active in the Gulf of Aden, presenting additional regional security risks.
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A cargo ship was attacked in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen on Sunday, the British (UK) military said.
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Armed assailants attack cargo ship off Yemen's Red Sea coast A cargo ship sent a distress signal after being attacked by unknown armed assailants off the coast of Yemen. The ship's security guards returned fire, after which the assailant's boat retreated.
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