Houthi Attack in Bab al-Mandeb Kills 3 Crew Members

A Houthi attack in Bab al-Mandeb on a commercial vessel has killed three crew members, including two Pakistani nationals and one Indonesian, according to Anadolu Agency.

Anadolu Agency, citing a government-affiliated broadcaster, reported that the three crew members were killed after Yemen’s Houthi group attacked a commercial vessel in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.

The identity of the vessel and its owner has not yet been disclosed.

There has been no immediate comment from the Houthis regarding the reported attack.

Two Pakistanis Among Those Killed

According to preliminary information cited by Anadolu Agency, two Pakistani nationals and one Indonesian citizen were among the crew members killed in the attack.

Further details about the victims, including their identities and the circumstances of the attack, have not yet been released.

The Houthi attack in Bab al-Mandeb comes amid continued tensions surrounding commercial shipping in the Red Sea region.

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