UKMTO reports security incident in Gulf of Aden, not yet classified as attack

The British Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported a security incident in the Gulf of Aden on Monday. The report did not classify the incident as an attack. No details on the nature of the incident or casualties have been released.

The British Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported a security incident in the Gulf of Aden on Monday at 14:37 Jerusalem time. The report did not classify the incident as an attack, and no details on the vessels involved or any casualties have been released. The incident comes amid ongoing maritime security concerns off Yemen. As The Zioneer reported on July 5, the UKMTO reported a merchant vessel under attack by armed individuals near the port of Hodeidah. The identity of the attackers in that incident was not determined. The current report is under investigation.

• Strong12:08 · 5 JulUKMTO reports security incident off Yemen's Hodeidah port; merchant vessel attacked by armed individuals
• Strong12:37 · 10 JunUKMTO: small vessel attacks cargo ship south of Yemen; security team fires back
• Developing18:06 · 15 JunExplosion reported on oil tanker in Gulf of Aden
• Strong14:49 · 1 JulOil tanker reports small boat approaching in Gulf of Aden; no damage or injuries

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