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Drone strikes escalate as Gulf of Aden hijackings surge

8/29/2026

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Somali pirates seized two cargo vessels in the Gulf of Aden within four days.
At least 13 ships have been attacked since the start of 2026, the highest level since 2013.
Unprecedented drone strikes have targeted the pirates, marking a new escalation.
The surge represents the biggest hijacking increase in over a decade, raising trade security concerns.

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Story summary

Somali pirates seized two cargo vessels in the Gulf of Aden within four days.
At least 13 ships have been attacked since the start of 2026, the highest level since 2013.
Unprecedented drone strikes have targeted the pirates, marking a new escalation.
The surge represents the biggest hijacking increase in over a decade, raising trade security concerns.