Summary: Attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea disrupted global trade routes and triggered international military responses.
Start: 2023-11-19 • Status: ongoing
Timeline
- Nov 19, 2023 — Militant group began targeting commercial ships in Red Sea. source
- Dec 3, 2023 — Several cargo vessels reported missile and drone attacks. source
- Dec 18, 2023 — International naval coalition announced to protect shipping routes. source
- Jan 10, 2024 — Airstrikes launched against militant positions in Yemen. source
- Feb 1, 2024 — Shipping disruptions continued despite military response. source