Merchant Vessel Struck Near Yemen: Houthi Target Profile Confirmed

British security firm Ambrey reported a merchant vessel being struck around 67.7 nautical miles southwest of Yemen's Hodeidah. The firm assessed that the vessel matched the Houthi target profile at the time of the incident, raising security concerns in the region.

British security firm Ambrey said on Wednesday a merchant vessel has reported being struck approximately 67.7 nautical miles southwest of Yemen's Hodeidah.

"Ambrey assessed the vessel aligned with the Houthi target profile at the time of the incident," the firm said in its advisory note.