The UK Maritime Trade Authority (UKMTO) said on March 17 that a ship operating off the southern coast of Yemen reported an explosion in the nearby area, but there were no casualties or damage.
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| The scene of the explosion as seen from a distance. (Source: Nova.news) |
The explosion occurred while the ship was traveling in an area approximately 150 kilometers east of the Yemeni port city of Aden. No party has yet claimed responsibility for the incident.
However, the explosion occurred amidst claims by the Houthi movement in Yemen of attacking ships linked to Israel in the Red Sea in protest against Israel's conflict in Gaza.
In a related development, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on March 16 that its forces had destroyed five unmanned surface boats and one drone in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen.
Since late 2023, Houthi forces have begun carrying out numerous attacks on ships operating in the Red Sea to show solidarity with Palestinians in the Gaza Strip conflict. These actions by the Houthis have caused a serious crisis for one of the world's vital shipping lanes.
The armed movement in Yemen appears intent on going further, with Major General Mohammad Nasser al-Atefi declaring that attacks on commercial and military vessels in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden "will inevitably lead to geopolitical changes and a new world order."
"We are now imposing new rules of engagement. This will cost the US and the UK dearly," Aljazeera quoted a senior Houthi military official as saying on March 17.
(according to Nova News)
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