The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported an incident Wednesday evening in the Gulf of Aden, approximately 95 nautical miles southeast of Aden, Yemen. A loud explosion was heard in close proximity to a merchant vessel, but no damage was reported and all crew members were accounted for and safe. The origin of the explosion and the identity of the vessel have not been disclosed.
The UKMTO reported the incident at 19:09 Jerusalem time on Wednesday. The report did not specify the vessel's name or flag, and no group has claimed responsibility. The location, 95 nautical miles southeast of Aden, is within the Gulf of Aden, a key maritime route that has seen several security incidents in recent months. As The Zioneer has previously reported, the UKMTO has been a primary source for confirming maritime attacks in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, particularly those involving Houthi forces and Iranian-backed groups. The origin of the explosion remains under investigation.
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