A vessel operating near the Yemeni city of Aden has been struck by a missile, as reported by the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), an agency of the Royal Navy providing security information to merchant shipping. The incident occurred approximately 110 miles southeast of Aden, adding to the escalating tensions in the region.
The UKMTO disclosed that the vessel’s captain reported a missile striking the port side of the ship from above. However, further details about the ship’s identity or the specifics of the incident have not been provided. The Houthi forces in Yemen, known for their missile capabilities in the area, have not made any immediate acknowledgment of the attack.
This attack comes in the wake of a recent action by the US military, where one of its fighter jets shot down an anti-ship cruise missile fired by Houthi militants. Thankfully, there were no injuries or damage reported in that incident.
The geopolitical situation in Yemen has seen a significant escalation with the UK and US launching air strikes against military facilities used by the Iran-backed Houthis. These strikes, which occurred on Thursday night, received support from several countries, including Australia, Bahrain, Canada, and the Netherlands.
