Tanker on Fire in Gulf of Aden Amid Yemen Rebel Attacks
A ship caught fire in the Gulf of Aden after being hit by a projectile, with Yemen's Houthi rebels suspected.
The incident occurred on Saturday, with the British military's United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) center issuing an alert about the vessel. The ship was struck approximately 210 kilometers (130 miles) east of Aden, resulting in a fire on board.
A vessel has been hit by an unknown projectile, resulting with a fire. Authorities are investigating.
The attack comes as Yemen's Houthi rebels have been targeting ships in the Red Sea corridor, although they have! not immediately claimed responsibility for this incident.
Author's summary: Tanker catches fire in Gulf of Aden.
- Location: Gulf of Aden, 210 km east of Aden
- Suspected perpetrators: Yemen's Houthi rebels
- Incident: Ship hit by projectile, resulting in fire
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