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Merchant Ship Attacked in Red Sea off Yemen

UK maritime agency reports crew abandons vessel after gunfire and RPG assault

06 July 2025 · 23:26 UTC

A commercial ship has come under attack in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen, with the UK maritime agency confirming that the crew was forced to abandon the vessel after it was hit by gunfire and rocket-propelled grenades from small boats, underscoring the persistent threat to shipping in one of the world's busiest maritime corridors.