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Gulf of Aden hit with attacks on ships, including a Cameroon-flagged vessel and a Dutch cargo ship, raising regional security alarms.

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Houthi Attack on Cargo Ship Escalates Tensions

A Dutch-flagged cargo ship, Minervagracht, was hit by an explosion in the Gulf of Aden, injuring two crew members and causing a fire. The attack, attributed to Houthi rebels, marks a significant escalation in their targeting of shipping amid ongoing regional tensions and the Gaza conflict.

Houthi Attack Damages Cargo Ship

A Houthi missile struck the Dutch-flagged cargo ship Minervagracht in the Gulf of Aden, causing significant damage and injuring two crew members. The attack, the most serious in the region since 2023, follows a pattern of Houthi assaults linked to the Israel-Gaza conflict and regional tensions. The crew was evacuated, and the ship is on fire and adrift.

Red Sea Tanker Attack Sparks Concerns

A Cameroon-flagged tanker, the Falcon, was hit by an unknown projectile off Yemen, resulting in a fire and damage. The ship was abandoned at sea, with 24 crew evacuated and two fatalities. The incident follows recent attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels, linked to regional tensions and ongoing conflicts.