Third Commercial Ship in a Week Struck by a Drone Near Yemen
- Bulk commodity vessel was hit while sailing in Gulf of Aden
- US Navy has advised merchant ships that Red Sea is unstable
Tankers at sea off the coast of Djibouti. In recent days, other types of ships, such as oil tankers, have also reduced the number of journeys they’re making through the region.
Photographer: Luke Dray/Getty ImagesAnother commercial vessel was struck by a drone south of Yemen, the third such incident in as many days that’s underscoring the intensifying danger to vessels in one of the world’s most vital waterways.
The attack occurred about 60 miles (97 kilometers) southeast of Aden, Yemen, according to the UK Navy. The ship involved was a bulk commodity carrier, according to intelligence companies Ambrey Analytics and Diaplous, making it the third one of that kind to be struck this week. US Central Command said a one-way attack drone launched from Houthi-controlled areas in Yemen struck US-owned and operated M/V Genco Picardy in the Gulf of Aden.