# Tanker attacked near Yemeni coast, UK coordination center says

https://mins.news/en/item/14369

- TASS, 2026-08-05 16:46 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2169401

> A tanker came under attack near the coast of Yemen, according to a UK coordination center. The vessel’s master reported hearing a loud explosion close to the ship. The account places the blast in the tanker’s immediate vicinity. No information was provided about casualties or damage in the report.

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