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Attack on a ship in the Red Sea leaves several dead

Yemeni coast guards and other sources report a Houthi attack on a cargo ship, resulting in fatalities.

11 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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On Tuesday, a cargo ship was attacked in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, leading to at least two fatalities among the crew. Yemeni authorities, including the coast guard, have attributed the attack to Houthi rebels, who are backed by Iran.

According to a statement from the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), the vessel was struck by a projectile of undetermined origin. The exact nature of the attack and the specific circumstances have not been detailed.

Yemeni officials have confirmed that several crew members lost their lives as a result of this incident, although they did not specify the total number of casualties, which may vary depending on the sources.

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