Unmanned Aerial Vehicle activity reported, Red Sea
Issued: 4 months, 1 week ago
Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
26 Dec 2023 - 03:20 | CW Alert 039- (Dec 23) | Indian Ocean | Drone sighting | MILITANTS | UKMTO |
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The UKMTO have received a report of an incident, approximately 50nm West of Hodeidah (exact location not specified). The authorities are currently investigating. UPDATE 1: The UKMTO received two reports regarding Unmanned Aerial Vehicle sightings. Fifteen minutes after the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle was sighted, two explosions were seen approximately 5nm from the vessel. The first explosion was seen at 03:20 UTC and the second explosion occurred at 03:25 UTC. The vessel and crew are reported safe and are in communication with the coalition forces. UPDATE 2: The Master of the vessel has confirmed to the UKMTO that it is continuing it's voyage, no damage was sustained in the incident and no further suspicious activity has taken place. |