# UKMTO reports possible tanker shelling near Yemen coast

https://mins.news/en/item/85820

- TASS, 2026-10-05 02:22 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/emergencies/2197473

> The UK Maritime Trade Operations office said it received a report of possible shelling involving a tanker about 60 nautical miles south of Al Mukha, Yemen. The vessel’s security officer reported several nearby explosions. The crew were said to be safe, with no environmental impact reported. The ship’s name and registry were not disclosed.

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