Merchant Vessel Attacked Near Yemen: UKMTO Reports

A merchant vessel was struck by two unknown projectiles 70 nautical miles northwest of Yemen's Saleef, according to a UKMTO advisory. Damage control efforts are in progress, and a third explosion occurred near the vessel with no casualties reported. The Iran-aligned Houthi militants are suspected to be behind the attacks.

A merchant vessel was hit by two unidentified projectiles 70 nautical miles northwest of Yemen's Saleef, according to a Monday advisory from the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).

The agency reported that damage control measures were in progress, and noted a third explosion occurred nearby. Fortunately, there were no casualties on board.

Iran-aligned Houthi militants have launched attacks on international shipping near Yemen since November, acting in solidarity with Palestinians amid the Israel-Hamas conflict.