War
Details
Event title
Yemen - Tanker comes under fire off Yemen’s Al Mukalla coast
Source
Main event
Event date (UTC)
2026-10-18 09:06:03
Last update (UTC)
2026-10-22 05:31:04
Severity
High
Area range
Multiple countries wide event
Address/Affected area(s)
Yemen and Saudi Arabia
A tanker has come under fire off the coast of Yemen, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency.
The captain of the LNG tanker said that a small skiff with seven people onboard approached the vessel when it was 140 nautical miles (259km) southeast of the Yemeni port city of Al Mukalla, Al Jazeera reported.
The tanker responded by firing two warning shots at the skiff, and it then altered its course.
“Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO, whilst authorities investigate,” the agency said.
News.Az