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Ship in Bab el-Mandeb Strait attacked by suspected pirates, officials say
- A ship traveling through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait was attacked by suspected pirates on Friday, according to officials.
- The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center reported that smaller vessels chased the ship and opened fire.
- Armed guards on the ship responded by firing back, and the crew was reported safe.
- The Bab el-Mandeb Strait connects the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden and has seen increased piracy.
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Suspected Pirates Attack Ship In Bab el-Mandeb Strait
Image for representation purposes only A bulk carrier sailing through the strategic Bab el-Mandeb Strait became the target of an attack by suspected pirates. The pirates chased the ship in smaller vessels and eventually opened fire in the ship’s direction, the British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Center stated. The ship was attacked twice, and armed guards aboard it also opened fire in return. Fortunately, the crew members…
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Leaning Left22Leaning Right2Center9Last UpdatedBias Distribution67% Left
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