Armed assailants have seized an oil tanker and its entire crew. The ship was heading towards Mogadishu when the attack happened late Wednesday.
Six gunmen boarded the vessel, identified as the Honour 25. The ship was carrying a significant amount of oil.
This event marks a notable resurgence of maritime crime in a region already facing instability.
Details about the condition of the crew and the oil were not immediately available.
Further information is expected as investigations into the incident begin.
The incident highlights ongoing security concerns for international shipping routes.