126 nm east of Aden, a merchant vessel reports an explosion; Yemeni Houthi group suspected.
A merchant vessel reported an explosion 126 nautical miles east of Yemen's port city of Aden, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The crew is reported safe, and the vessel is proceeding to its next port of call. The Yemeni militant Houthi group has been launching drone and missile strikes in the area since November, targeting key waterways in support of Palestinian militants in Gaza.
June 21, 2024
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