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Houthi WBIED Destroyed Targeting Oil Tanker, Mocha, Yemen
Issued: 1 day, 21 hours ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-08-07 00:01:00 CWD Notification 006- (Aug 26) Indian Ocean OSINT Military Open source
Open-source have reported that Yemen's National Resistance Forces destroyed an explosives-laden Houthi boat that was attempting to target an oil tanker in the Red Sea off Mocha, Yemen (exact time and location not specified). According to Yemen's state-run Al-Yemen TV, naval forces intercepted the boat as it travelled at unusually high speed toward a restricted area off the Mocha power station before destroying it. Mocha port Director disclosed that the Houthis targeted a commercial ship with an explosive-laden gunboat.
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Houthi Missile Attacks on Saudi Aramco Facilities, Jazan, Saudi Arabia

Open-sources have reported that Yemen's Houthi movement launched multiple ballistic missile attacks targeting Saudi Aramco oil facilities in Jazan, Saudi Arabia on 25 July 2026 …

Issued: 2 weeks ago View with map
Aerial Attack on a Cargo Ship, Ukraine

Open-source have reported that a Palau-flagged cargo ship was struck twice by Unmanned Aerial Vehicles whilst underway in Ukrainian waters (exact time and position not …

Issued: 2 weeks ago View with map
US and Iranian Military Strikes, Persian Gulf and Middle East

Open-sources have reported that U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces completed the thirteenth consecutive evening of strikes against Iran at 01:00 UTC on 24 July 2026. …

Issued: 2 weeks, 1 day ago View with map
Incident Involving a Tanker and U.S.Military Forces, Oman

The UKMTO have reported an incident involving a tanker and Military Forces (exact position and time not specified). Authorities are aware and relevant investigations remain …

Issued: 2 weeks, 1 day ago View with map
Attack on Tanker, Red Sea

Open-sources have reported that a Saudi-flagged tanker has been attacked whilst underway in the Red Sea (exact time and position not specified). The Saudi Press …

Issued: 2 weeks, 1 day ago View with map
Projectile Splash Near Tanker, Southern Red Sea

The UKMTO have reported that a tanker witnessed a splash from an unknown projectile in close proximity to the vessel whilst underway in the southern …

Issued: 2 weeks, 1 day ago View with map
US and Iranian Military Strikes, Persian Gulf and Middle East

Open-sources have reported that U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) completed the twelfth consecutive evening of strikes against Iran at 02:30 UTC on 23 July 2026. U.S. …

Issued: 2 weeks, 2 days ago View with map
Attack on Tanker, Red Sea

The Master of a tanker has reported to the UKMTO that it has been struck by an unknown projectile whilst underway approximately 70nm southwest of …

Issued: 2 weeks, 3 days ago View with map
US and Iranian Military Strikes, Persian Gulf and Middle East

Open-sources have reported that U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) completed the eleventh consecutive evening of strikes against Iran at 00:15 UTC on 22 July 2026. CENTCOM …

Issued: 2 weeks, 3 days ago View with map
Ukrainian Strikes on Russian Shadow Fleet Vessels, Black Sea and Sea of Azov

Open-sources have reported that Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) 412th Separate Nemesis Brigade, struck ten cargo ships reportedly operating as in the Black Sea between …

Issued: 2 weeks, 3 days ago View with map
Aerial Attack on a Cargo Ship, Ukraine

Open-sources have reported that a Panama-flagged general cargo ship was attacked while leaving Odesa port, Ukraine. The vessel was struck by an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle …

Issued: 2 weeks, 4 days ago View with map
Armed Small Craft Sighted, Bab-el-Mandeb

It has been reported that two small craft have been sighted with mounted heavy guns drifting near the Maritime Security Transit Corridor (MSTC), Bab al-Mandab …

Issued: 2 weeks, 4 days ago View with map
US and Iranian Military Strikes, Persian Gulf and Middle East

Open-sources have reported that U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) completed another round of strikes against Iran at 01:00 UTC on 21 July 2026. U.S. forces struck …

Issued: 2 weeks, 4 days ago View with map
Explosion on Tanker, Black Sea

Open-sources have reported that an explosion occurred aboard a Liberia-flagged tanker on 21 July 2026, approximately 20 nautical miles southeast of Sfântu Gheorghe, Romania (exact …

Issued: 2 weeks, 4 days ago View with map
Attack on Tanker, Strait of Hormuz

The UKMTO have reported that a tanker has been struck by an unknown projectile whilst underway approximately 8nm Northeast of Limah, Oman. Multiple reports have …

Issued: 2 weeks, 5 days ago View with map
UAV Strike on Tanker, Novorossiysk, Black Sea

Open-sources have reported that a Cameroon-flagged tanker was struck by an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle whilst located close to the Single Point Mooring 1 (SPM-1), Caspian …

Issued: 2 weeks, 5 days ago View with map
Ukrainian Strikes on Russian Shadow Fleet Vessels, Black Sea and Sea of Azov

Open-sources have reported that Ukraine's Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) struck eleven vessels reportedly operating as part of Russia's shadow fleet on 19-20 July 2026 (exact …

Issued: 2 weeks, 5 days ago View with map
Houthi Naval Blockade Declared Against Saudi Arabia

Open-sources have reported that Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi movement announced a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia effective immediately on 20 July 2026. The Houthi military spokesperson, …

Issued: 2 weeks, 5 days ago View with map
Attack on a Tanker, Oman

It has been reported that a Malta-flagged tanker is on fire approximately 8nm Northwest of Kumzar, Oman (exact position not specified). The cause of the …

Issued: 2 weeks, 5 days ago View with map
Attack on Vessel, United Arab Emirates

The UKMTO have reported that a vessel has been struck by an unknown projectile approximately 17nm East of Dibba, United Arab Emirates (exact position not …

Issued: 2 weeks, 5 days ago View with map
Cruise Missile Strike on Cargo Vessel, Odessa

Open-sources have reported that a Guinea Bissau-flagged cargo vessel was struck by three Russian cruise missiles whilst transiting off Odessa, Ukraine. Reports indicate that five …

Issued: 2 weeks, 6 days ago View with map