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British military says cargo ship reports being under attack in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen

British military says cargo ship reports being under attack in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen

Summary

A cargo ship reported an attack by unknown armed people in the Red Sea near Yemen, according to the British military. Authorities are investigating, and no group has said they were behind the attack.

Key Facts

  • The attack happened on Sunday near the coast of Yemen in the Red Sea.
  • The British military’s UK Maritime Trade Operations center said the ship was under attack by unknown armed assailants.
  • Officials are currently investigating what happened.
  • No group has claimed responsibility for the attack yet.
  • Yemen’s Houthi rebels have warned about attacking ships again but have not carried out any attacks so far.
  • A Houthi spokesman did not respond to requests for comment on this incident.
  • Somali pirates have been active recently in the nearby Gulf of Aden.
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