US Central Command Destroys Four Houthi Drones in Red Sea

US Central Command Destroys Four Houthi Drones in Red Sea

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Monday, July 22nd, that it had successfully destroyed four unmanned surface vessels (USVs) belonging to the Houthi group, designated as a terrorist organization by the international community. In a statement released on X and seen by "Barran Pr...

Oil Slick Spotted After Houthi Attack on Red Sea Ship

Oil Slick Spotted After Houthi Attack on Red Sea Ship

A 220-kilometer oil slick has been spotted in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen, following a Houthi attack on an oil tanker on Monday, according to the UK-based Conflict and Environment Observatory.   The non-governmental organization, which monitors the environmental impact of conflic...

Ship Hit by Unknown Projectiles off Aden Coast

Ship Hit by Unknown Projectiles off Aden Coast

A ship was struck by unknown projectiles 83 nautical miles southeast of Aden, Yemen, on Friday, July 19th, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) and the British maritime security company, Ambrey. The UKMTO, in a statement published on its official website, stated that all crew m...

EU Naval Mission Destroys Houthi Drone in Gulf of Aden

EU Naval Mission Destroys Houthi Drone in Gulf of Aden

The European Union's naval mission, tasked with protecting ships in the Red Sea, announced on Sunday, July 14, 2024, that its frigate "Basara" had destroyed a drone in the Gulf of Aden. The mission, known as "Aspides," began in February to counter drone and missile attac...

New Zealand Extends Red Sea Deployment Until January 2025

New Zealand Extends Red Sea Deployment Until January 2025

New Zealand has extended its deployment of troops participating in the US-led "Combined Maritime Forces" (CMF) to secure international shipping in the Red Sea from Houthi attacks, according to a joint statement released by Defense Minister Judith Collins and Foreign Minister Winston Pete...

US Forces Destroy Two Houthi Drones and a Drone Boat in Red Sea

US Forces Destroy Two Houthi Drones and a Drone Boat in Red Sea

US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced early Thursday, July 11, 2024, that its forces destroyed two drones and a drone boat belonging to the Houthi group, internationally designated as a terrorist organization, in the Red Sea over the past 24 hours. CENTCOM, in a statement published on X (forme...

Explosion Rocks Red Sea Near Yemeni Coast, UK Maritime Agency Reports

Explosion Rocks Red Sea Near Yemeni Coast, UK Maritime Agency Reports

A blast was reported in the Red Sea, 40 nautical miles south of the Yemeni port of Mokha, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. The UKMTO, in a brief statement on its X account, seen by Barran Press, said that the captain of a ship 40 nautical miles ...

Maersk Ship Attacked in Gulf of Aden, No Injuries Reported

Maersk Ship Attacked in Gulf of Aden, No Injuries Reported

Shipping giant Maersk reported on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, that one of its vessels, the Maersk Sentosa, was targeted by a flying object in the northern Gulf of Aden earlier in the day. Maersk confirmed that there were no injuries to crew members and no damage to the ship or its cargo, according t...

Cargo Ship "Verbena" Towed to Safety After Houthi Attack

Cargo Ship "Verbena" Towed to Safety After Houthi Attack

The Combined Maritime Forces Information Center for the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden reported on Monday, July 8, 2024, that the cargo ship "Verbena," flying the flag of Palau, has been towed away from the danger zone and is now en route to its next port of call, according to Reuters. The ...

US Forces Destroy 7 Houthi Drones and 4 Radar Sites in a Week

US Forces Destroy 7 Houthi Drones and 4 Radar Sites in a Week

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Thursday, July 4th, that its forces destroyed two unmanned surface vessels (drones) and a radar site belonging to the Houthi group, which is designated as a terrorist organization by the US. This brings the total number of Houthi drones and radar sites...

US Central Command Destroys Houthi Radar Sites and Drones in Red Sea

US Central Command Destroys Houthi Radar Sites and Drones in Red Sea

The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, that it had destroyed two radar sites belonging to the Houthi group, designated as a terrorist organization by the international community, and two unmanned boats in the Red Sea. CENTCOM stated that these targets "posed an...

Abandoned Tanker "Lavant" Sinks off Yemen Coast Due to Engine Failure

Abandoned Tanker "Lavant" Sinks off Yemen Coast Due to Engine Failure

Reuters reported on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, that the abandoned tanker "Lavant" sank near the coast of Yemen in June, after taking on water due to an engine failure. The agency cited three sources in the Navy and security, stating that "the Lavant is the latest ship to be lost in...

Houthi Attacks in Red Sea Fuel Somali Piracy Surge: Bloomberg

Houthi Attacks in Red Sea Fuel Somali Piracy Surge: Bloomberg

The US-based news agency Bloomberg reported on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, that attacks launched by the Houthi group, designated as a terrorist organization by several countries and backed by Iran, in the Red Sea have led to a resurgence of piracy networks off the coast of Somalia. Citing Ignacio ...