Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 05:38pm on 02 Feb 2024,Friday International
Despite repeated air strikes by the US and UK against Houthi rebels in Yemen, ship attacks in the region have intensified, with nine incidents reported in the past three weeks. Most targets now have ties to American or British entities, diverging from initial attacks linked to Israel. The Houthi tactics have also shifted, concentrating recent strikes further south in the Gulf of Aden. This escalation has led to a 29% drop in shipping along the vital Red Sea trade route. Measures taken by ship operators include employing armed security teams and disabling AIS tracking systems to mitigate risks.
