An unmanned cargo ship was hit by multiple projectiles and declared a constructive total loss on August 17, about 40 nautical miles southeast of Al Mokha, Yemen. UK Maritime Trade Operations confirmed the strike around 1100 UTC and issued a caution advisory for all shipping in the area. No crew were aboard.
The attack adds to a run of incidents in the southern Red Sea that began after Houthi forces announced a blockade of Saudi-linked shipping on July 20. Traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait has dropped since. Al Mokha port has been closed to commercial shipping after more than 25 missile impacts on its facilities.
Unmanned cargo ship declared constructive total loss off Yemen
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