Cargo ship attacked in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen
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UK Maritime Trade Operations, Houthi rebels
Red Sea, off the coast of Yemen
July 5, 2026
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A cargo vessel was attacked by armed assailants 30 nautical miles southwest of Hodeida. The ship's security guards returned fire against the attackers. The incident occurred in an area controlled by Houthi rebels.
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