General cargo vessel struck by missile, Gulf of Aden
Issued: 2 months, 3 weeks ago
| Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
| 22 Feb 2024 - 07:42 | CW Alert 031- (Feb 24) | Indian Ocean | Aerial attack | MILITANTS | UKMTO/CLOSED SOURCE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| It has been reported that a general cargo vessel is on fire after being struck by a projectile, whilst underway approximately 60nm southeast of Aden, Yemen. UPDATE 1: The UKMTO have received information that the Palau-flagged cargo vessel was subject to an attack by two missiles. Coalition forces are responding. UPDATE 2: Further information has been received informing that the vessel has sustained minor damage, the vessel and crew are now safe, and proceeding to the next port of call. UPDATE 3: Clearwater has received further confirmed information that a crew member sustained a minor injury as a result of the incident. | |||||