Archive · 28 Sep 2025
Pakistani LPG Tanker Released After Israeli Drone Attack
An LPG tanker with a crew of 27, including 24 Pakistanis, was attacked by an Israeli drone and captured by Houthis.
The attack happened near a port in Yemen.
One of the tanks exploded, but the fire was put out.
The Houthis then took the crew hostage.
After efforts by Pakistani officials, the vessel and its crew were released.
The crew members are safe and the tanker has left Yemeni waters.
Pakistani authorities worked with Yemeni officials and other diplomatic entities to secure their release.
The event highlights ongoing regional conflicts.
An LPG tanker with 27 crew members, including 24 Pakistanis, was attacked by an Israeli drone.
The incident occurred on September 17, 2025, near the Ras al-Esa port in Yemen.
Houthis detained the vessel and crew after the attack.
Pakistani authorities worked with Yemeni officials to secure their release.
The LPG tanker and its crew have been released and are out of Yemeni waters.
- Who
- Crew of an LPG tanker including 24 Pakistanis.
- What
- An LPG tanker, attacked by an Israeli drone, was held by Houthis and has been released.
- When
- Attacked on September 17, 2025; released recently.
- Where
- Yemeni waters, near Ras al-Esa port.
- Why
- The reason for the initial attack and detainment is not explicitly stated, but the incident reflects regional tensions.
- Vessel Type
- LPG Tanker
- Total Crew
- 27
- Pakistani Crew Members
- 24
- Other Crew Nationalities
- 2 Sri Lankan, 1 Nepali
- Attack Type
- Israeli drone
- Incident Date
- September 17, 2025
- Location of Attack
- Ras al-Esa port, Yemen
- Perpetrator
- Houthis