The UK Maritime Trade Operations Office (UKMTO) reported that a merchant ship was attacked 60 nautical miles north of Djibouti. This was reported by the department’s message.
The captain reported that the ship was attacked by a drone and received superficial injuries. The crew was not injured, the ship continued to the port of destination.
The UKMTO has instructed all vessels in the area to take precautions and report any suspicious activity.
in 2023 After the invasion of the radical Palestinian group Hamas on October 7, Israel started military operations in the Gaza Strip. During the conflict, a number of Middle Eastern groups intensified attacks against US forces deployed in Iraq and Syria.
The Houthis, who currently control large swathes of Yemen, have been shelling ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, saying they would end strikes after the end of hostilities in the Gaza Strip. Since January, the United States and Great Britain have been striking Houthi military facilities.
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