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Aden (South24 Center)A commercial vessel transiting the Gulf of Aden came under attack by armed men on Wednesday (June 17), approximately 105 nautical miles northeast of Aden, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The incident is the latest in a series of maritime security events that have raised concerns about a possible resurgence of piracy in the waters between Yemen and Somalia.UKMTO said two small skiffs approached the vessel and closed to within four meters before armed men aboard opened fire. The vessel’s onboard security team returned fire, prompting the skiff ...
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