Vessel Reportedly Targeted by Missiles Near Yemen: No Damage, Crew Safe - UKMTO

A vessel was reportedly targeted by missiles while sailing approximately 61 nautical miles southwest of Hodeidah in Yemen.

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) and a British maritime security firm, Ambrey, both received reports of the incident, which occurred at nearly the same location.

However, it is unclear if they are referring to the same incident as they did not name the involved vessels.

Fortunately, the crew of the targeted vessel was reported to be safe.

The Houthis, a Iran-aligned group in Yemen, have been attacking shipping in the Red Sea for months in support of Palestinians in the Gaza conflict.

Two missiles were recently reported by the UK Maritime Trade Organisation (UKMTO), one was intercepted by coalition forces, the other hit the water near a vessel without causing damage or harm to the crew.

These attacks have disrupted global shipping, leading to longer and more expensive routes, and raised concerns about the potential spread of the Israel-Hamas conflict to the wider Middle East.

The US and UK have responded with strikes against Houthi targets.