Attack on a bulk carrier, Bab el Mandeb
Issued: 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
19 Feb 2024 - 18:20 CW Alert 026- (Feb 24) Indian Ocean Aerial attack TBC UKMTO/Open Source
It has been reported that a vessel has been attacked approximately 60nm North of Djibouti. The authorities are currently investigating. UPDATE: The Master of the vessel has confirmed that the vessel was hit by an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, causing superficial damage to the accommodation superstructure. The crew have been reported as safe and the vessel is continuing to her next port of call. A statement by the Houthi spokesman has confirmed that the vessel involved was a Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier.
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