Drone Explosion Near Vessel in Red Sea; Crew Safe: UK Maritime Agency
Cairo, Egypt – An unmanned aerial system (UAS) detonated in close proximity to a ship in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, approximately 45 nautical miles southwest of Saleef, Yemen. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency reported this incident on Saturday.
According to UKMTO, the vessel sustained no damage, and all crew members are accounted for and unharmed. Authorities are currently conducting an investigation into the incident.
Earlier today, UKMTO issued an advisory urging vessels to exercise caution while transiting the area.
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