BREAKING: Reports say Indian cargo ship sinks off Yemen after suspected suicide drone boat attack

HODEIDAH, Yemen — An Indian cargo ship reportedly sank approximately 13 miles (21 kilometers) off the coast of Hodeidah, Yemen, after allegedly being struck by a remotely controlled suicide boat, according to initial reports.

The vessel is said to have gone down following the attack in the Red Sea, though authorities have not yet officially confirmed the circumstances or the number of casualties.

The reported incident comes amid continued security threats to commercial shipping in the region. Officials are investigating the attack, and further details are expected as information becomes available.