STANDARD
MILITARY
UNVERIFIED
Armed Skiff Attack on Commercial Tanker Off Yemen Coast
Jun 15, 2026 11:01 AM CT
Gulf of Aden, Yemen
Houthis,maritime,trade disruption,Yemen,proxy warfare
Summary
UKMTO reported an armed assault on a commercial tanker by a skiff crew using RPGs off the coast of Yemen. This incident reflects ongoing Houthi disruption of maritime trade routes, a key component of the proxy conflict against Israel and its allies. While not a direct state-on-state strike, it maintains pressure on global shipping and demonstrates continued Houthi operational capability.
Full Content
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Coordination Center said the crew of the assaulting skiff were armed and opened fire on the other vessel with an RPG
Sources (1)
T4
TASS
15% reliable
Link
Actor Responses
Houthis
AGGRESSOR
Conducted armed attack on commercial vessel using RPGs from a skiff.
United States
NEUTRAL
UKMTO (UK-led, US-aligned) reported the incident, highlighting security risks in the region.