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What Happened to the Crew of the Targeted Ship in the Bab el-Mandeb?

What Happened to the Crew of the Targeted Ship in the Bab el-Mandeb?

The British Maritime Trade Office (UKMTO) indicated that "the crew of the ship that was attacked by a drone in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait was unharmed." The office stated in a report that it received information about "an attack carried out by unmanned aerial systems (UAS) in the vicinity of Bab el-Mandeb, at coordinates 1516E 04142E," noting that "the ship reported no injuries on board and is departing the area as quickly as possible." The office also reported receiving information about "drone activity and a potential explosion in the Bab el-Mandeb area, where the Red Sea meets the Gulf of Aden." Additionally, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced the downing of several drones following attacks targeting merchant vessels in the Red Sea.

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