Event Brief
Cargo vessel reports attack in Red Sea
Filed: Jul 06, 2026 at 12:00 AM ET
Summary: UKMTO says a cargo vessel sent a distress alert after reporting an attack 30 nautical miles southwest of Al Hudaydah.
WHO: UK Maritime Trade Operations Centre (UKMTO)
WHAT: A cargo vessel triggered a distress alert stating it was under attack by unknown assailants; authorities are investigating.
WHEN: Jul 05, 2026 at 8:57 AM ET
WHERE: Al Hudaydah, Yemen
WHY: The vessel reported being attacked by unknown assailants.
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