UK military says ship ablaze after being struck off coast of Yemen
Summary
A ship in the Gulf of Aden caught fire after being hit by a projectile. The British military reported the incident, but the attackers have not been identified. The ship's crew prepared to leave the vessel, and an investigation is ongoing.Key Facts
- A ship caught fire in the Gulf of Aden off Yemen after being struck by a projectile.
- The British military's UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) issued an alert about the incident.
- The ship is identified as a Cameroon-flagged tanker.
- The tanker sent a distress call while en route from Sohar, Oman, to Djibouti.
- A search-and-rescue effort was underway as the crew prepared to abandon the ship.
- Yemen's Houthi rebels have attacked ships in the region before but did not claim this attack immediately.
- Houthi attacks often target ships linked to Israel or its supporters and have disrupted trade through the Red Sea.
- Recent attacks by the Houthis have resulted in casualties and damage to ships in the region.
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