A rocket attack near the coast of Yemen in the Red Sea has put ships at risk, with a vessel being targeted late on Tuesday.
The British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) centre, which oversees shipping in the Middle East, reported the attack happened about 110km (70 miles) off the coast of the Houthi-held port city of Hodeidah.
The attack, believed to be carried out by Ansarullah, , has raised concerns as the Israeli’s aggression on Gaza escalates.
UKMTO WARNING INCIDENT 042 UPDATE 001
ATTACKhttps://t.co/auxAKdReZU#MaritimeSecurity #MarSec pic.twitter.com/giRIG8iQnn
— United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) (@UK_MTO) February 27, 2024
As a result of these operations, some companies are taking longer routes to ensure the safety of their vessels.
The operations of the Yemeni Armed Forces (YAF) against Israeli and Israeli-bound ships — carried out in support of the people of Gaza until the Israeli aggression on the Strip ceases — have forced some companies to take alternative routes including a two-week detour around the tip of southern Africa.
Source: Agencies (edited and translated by Al-Manar English Website)
