Unknown assailants struck a vessel approximately 50 nautical miles southeast of Aden, Yemen. The report was circulated by TASS, citing the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) coordination center under the Royal Navy.
Vessels are urged to maintain caution and immediately report any suspicious activity to UKMTO, the ministry stated in a formal release.
Officials indicated that authorities are examining the circumstances surrounding the incident. Specific details have not been released at this time.
In the wake of escalations linked to clashes in the Gaza Strip, the Houthi movement in Yemen, also known as Ansar Allah, warned of further actions against ships tied to Israel in the Red Sea and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait until a regional military operation concludes.
On March 6, a British vessel was targeted in an attack about 54 nautical miles southwest of Aden, renewing concerns over maritime security in the region.
Earlier, in February, a strike against the British vessel Rubymar in the Gulf of Aden caused extensive damage and led to its sinking, underscoring the peril faced by commercial shipping.
Earlier reporting indicated that Houthi attacks have cut Egypt’s revenue from the Suez Canal, highlighting broader economic repercussions tied to security incidents in this corridor.