Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 02:44pm on 15 Jan 2024,Monday International
A ship near Yemen's coast faced a missile strike, reports the UK Maritime Trade Operations. Situated 110 miles southeast of Aden, the vessel's captain confirmed a missile hit the port side. The UKMTO advises extreme caution for transit vessels. While Yemen's Houthi rebels haven't acknowledged the attack, their history of missile launches in the area is noted. Earlier, they targeted a US destroyer, with the missile intercepted. The Houthis aim to influence global shipping, aligning with ongoing conflicts. Authorities are investigating the recent incident, emphasizing heightened caution for vessels navigating the Gulf of Aden.
