The country’s navy’s UK Merchant Marine Operations Office (UKMTO) posted on social media X It was reported that an unknown unmanned aerial vehicle was detected in the southeast of Al-Shihr city, Yemen.
“UKMTO has received reports that an unknown drone has been sighted approximately 150 nautical miles south-east of Ash Shihr in Yemen,” the statement said.
They emphasized that the authorities are conducting an investigation.
The agency added that ships should proceed with caution and report suspicious activity in the area to UKMTO.
January 16 at the Pentagon statedIt was stated that the USA destroyed four anti-ship ballistic missiles of the Ansar Allah movement (Yemen Houthis), which were preparing to be launched to attack US merchant ships and warships in the Red Sea. This incident occurred following the attack on the Maltese-flagged container ship Gibraltar Eagle.
Formerly Houthis announced It concerns the intention to attack merchant shipping in the Red Sea every 12 hours.