Merchant Vessel Hit With Missiles Near Al Hudaydah And Al Mukha, Yemen
Multiple incidents reported near Yemen: One vessel hit with missiles near Al Hudadah. Another missile attack was reported near Al Mukha.
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YEMEN - Multiple incidents reported near Yemen. A merchant vessel was hit by missiles 31 nautical miles southwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen, another missile attack was reported 33 nautical miles northwest of Al Mukha, Yemen.
Attack Locations:
33 nautical miles northwest of Al Mukha, Yemen
31 nautical miles southwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen
First Attack:
31 nautical miles SW of Al Hudaydah
Merchant vessel hit with missiles
Vessel sustains damage
Impacts in the water close to the vessel
Crew reported to be safe
The vessel proceeded to the next port of call
Second Attack:
33 nautical miles northwest of Al Mukha, Yemen
The vessel sustained "further damage"
Crew reported to be safe
The vessel proceeded to the next port of call
Coalition forces are investigating the incidents, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
Vessels navigating the region are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity.