The Yemeni government forces said they rescued 14 crew members from a cargo ship that was attacked and sank in the Red Sea.

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05/08/2026
On the 4th, the Yemen government forces stated that a cargo ship sank after being attacked by a vessel loaded with explosives in the Red Sea off the western coast of Yemen. All 14 crew members on board were rescued by the government forces. The "National Resistance Forces," under the Yemen government, issued a statement that the coast guard and naval forces jointly carried out the rescue operation, successfully saving all crew members from the attacked cargo ship "FAIZE NOORE OLIYA" approximately 13 nautical miles south of the port of Hodeidah, which is controlled by the Houthi armed group.