High Seas Tensions: Vessel Targeted Near Aden

A UK maritime agency reported an incident 70 nautical miles southwest of Yemen's Aden port. A vessel was approached and hailed by a white skiff with five people onboard, leading to an exchange of small arms fire. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) is monitoring the situation.

On Tuesday, a UK maritime agency disclosed that it had received a report concerning a maritime incident occurring 70 nautical miles southwest of Yemen's Aden port.

According to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), a vessel was approached and hailed by a small white skiff carrying five individuals. This encounter escalated to an exchange of small arms fire.

Authorities are currently monitoring the situation closely as tensions in the region may affect maritime trade and security.

(With inputs from agencies.)