Cargo ship damaged in fresh attack off Yemen - BBC News

Crew members are being rescued after a loud bang and smoke were reported, a security firm says.

43 minutes agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingCrew members are being rescued after a cargo ship was damaged in an apparent attack in the Gulf of Aden off Yemen, maritime security firm Ambrey says.

It follows reports of an explosion 100km (62 miles) south-west of Aden.

Nearby vessels reported a loud bang and a large plume of smoke, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency.

Yemen's Houthi movement, which has been attacking commercial shipping in the region, have not yet commented.

The Iran-backed group says the attacks are a show of support for the Palestinians in the war between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip.

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