Vessel Fired Upon by Armed Skiffs off Yemen Coast
The UK Maritime Trade Operations reports an incident 105 nautical miles northeast of Aden, where a vessel was approached within 4 meters and fired upon by two skiffs with armed personnel onboard.
According to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), an incident has been reported approximately 105 nautical miles northeast of Aden, Yemen. A vessel was approached within 4 meters by two skiffs carrying an unknown number of armed persons, who opened fire on the vessel.
The incident adds to the ongoing security concerns in the region, which may impact maritime traffic and trade routes. No further details on the vessel or casualties have been released at this time.
Source: First Squawk