Explosive Incidents Near Yemen: A Maritime Security Alert

On Monday, a merchant ship reported two explosions near its location, about 14 nautical miles southwest of Yemen's Al Dhubab. This incident, noted by British security firm Ambrey, follows a similar report from the UK Maritime Trade Operations near Yemen's Mokha port. The relation between the two incidents is unclear.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 28-10-2024 21:15 IST | Created: 28-10-2024 21:15 IST
Explosive Incidents Near Yemen: A Maritime Security Alert
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A merchant vessel on Monday experienced two explosions in its vicinity, approximately 14 nautical miles southwest of Yemen's Al Dhubab, according to British maritime security company Ambrey.

This follows a report by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency detailing an incident 25 nautical miles south of Yemen's port of Mokha earlier.

At this time, it remains uncertain whether these two incidents are connected, prompting heightened security measures and investigations.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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