A vessel in the Red Sea, situated just 60 nautical miles southeast of Aden, Yemen, fell victim to a drone strike, according to a report received by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
The ship’s master conveyed that the Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) hit the port side of the vessel, resulting in a fire onboard.
Swift action by the crew managed to extinguish the flames, preventing further escalation of the situation.
Authorities are now launching an investigation into the origins and motives behind the drone strike, while vessels in the region are being urged to exercise caution and promptly report any suspicious activities to UKMTO.
More to follow…
We’ll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.
For the latest news and breaking news visit: /news
Stay up to date with all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you.
Follow our social media accounts here on facebook.com/DailyExpress and @Daily_Express
