The Maritime Executive reports a UKMTO account of explosions close to a tanker south of Mokha. The crew was unharmed and no environmental impact was reported. Responsibility had not been claimed. The article places the incident alongside fighting in Yemen and warns that maritime targeting may broaden. It does not establish that a drone caused these particular explosions.
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Tanker reports nearby explosions south of Bab el-Mandeb
The Maritime Executive relays a UKMTO incident account; the weapon and perpetrator remain unidentified.
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The Maritime ExecutiveSource published or updated: 4 Oct 2026 · Sources checked: 5 Oct 2026.
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