A cargo ship was reportedly targeted in an attack while sailing through the Red Sea on Sunday, according to an announcement from a British maritime agency. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) center confirmed that the vessel transmitted a distress signal, reporting that it had been attacked by “unknown armed assailants.”
The incident occurred off the coast of al-Hudaydah, a significant port city located in Yemen. At this time, no individual group or organization has claimed responsibility for the assault.
Officials are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the attack. In the meantime, the UKMTO has issued an advisory urging all vessels transiting through the region to exercise heightened caution and to promptly report any suspicious activity to the agency. This is a developing story; please check back for more details.
