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Security firm reports explosion near vessel in Red Sea off coast of Yemen
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A merchant vessel reported an explosion took place near it in the Red Sea today about 19 nautical miles west of the Yemeni port city of Mokha, British security firm Ambrey says.
Separately, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) says it has received a report of an incident 27 nautical miles south of Mokha and authorities are investigating.
The vessel fit the target profile of Yemeni Houthi terrorists, who have attacked ships off the country’s coast for several months, Ambrey says in a note.
It was unclear whether the two incidents reported by Ambrey and UKMTO were the same.
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