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Red Sea Cargo Ship Under Armed Attack Near Yemen
5 Jul
Summary
- A freighter reported an armed attack by unknown assailants in the Red Sea.
- The incident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of Yemen's al-Hodeidah port.
- The Houthi militia, controlling nearby areas, has previously attacked shipping.
A cargo vessel sailing in the Red Sea has reported an armed attack by unknown assailants. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) center confirmed the distress alert and stated that authorities are investigating the incident.
The attack reportedly took place 30 nautical miles southwest of the Yemeni port of al-Hodeidah. UKMTO has issued an advisory for ships to transit the area with caution.
The region is under the control of the Iranian-backed Houthi militia. This group has a history of attacking shipping, especially vessels linked to Israel, and has previously imposed blockades in the Red Sea.
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