Vessel hit by projectiles

19/7/2024 13:46

        A vessel was hit by unknown projectiles 83 nautical miles southeast of Yemen's Aden early on Friday, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) and British security firm Ambrey said. All crew were reported safe, UKMTO said in an advisory note. It did not identify the vessel. Vessels in the vicinity were advised to remain alert and report suspicious activity, Ambrey said in a separate advisory. Since November, Houthi militants in Yemen have launched drone and missile strikes in shipping lanes in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. The group has said its actions are in solidarity with Palestinians affected by Israel's war in Gaza. Britain and the U.S. have conducted retaliatory strikes since February, shooting down drones and bombing attack sites in Yemen.