The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has confirmed receiving a report regarding an attack on a merchant vessel off the coast of Yemen. According to the agency, the vessel was targeted by three speedboats approximately 130 kilometers (70 nautical miles) southwest of Hodeidah city.
The incident highlights the ongoing maritime security challenges in the region, which has seen a series of similar attacks in recent years. Details about the vessel’s condition or the nature of the cargo it was carrying have not yet been disclosed.