UKMTO reports that a commercial vessel was engaged by multiple small vessels that opened fire with small arms and self-propelled grenades.
The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported on Sunday that a commercial vessel came under attack in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen near the Houthi-controlled port of Hodeidah.
According to the report, the vessel has been engaged by multiple small vessels that have opened fire with small arms and self-propelled grenades.
The organization noted that an armed security team has returned fire, and the situation is ongoing.
Later, UKMTO updated that the shipping company’s security officer confirmed that the vessel had been struck by unknown projectiles, resulting in a fire onboard.
A later update stated that the vessel was taking on water and the crew was preparing to abandon ship.
With the onset of the war in Gaza, the Houthi terrorist rebels began attacking ships they claimed were tied to Israel. They have used drones, missiles, and small boats in a series of escalating operations, posing a serious threat to global trade and regional stability. However, these assaults have mostly died down following the US operation against the rebels and the subsequent ceasefire agreement.
