Projectile Strikes Merchant Vessel in Red Sea Amid Rising Houthi Attacks

A merchant vessel was hit by a projectile in the Red Sea near Yemen, as confirmed by British security firm Ambrey. Though no injuries or damage occurred, the incident emphasizes the ongoing disruption of international shipping due to Houthi militant attacks. Many vessels now avoid the Red Sea route, opting for a longer journey around Africa.

A merchant vessel reported being hit by a projectile in the Red Sea off the coast of Yemen on Thursday, British security firm Ambrey said.

No injuries or damage were reported in the incident, which occurred 84 nautical miles west of Yemen's port of Hodeidah, Ambrey added. The vessel was headed for city of Dammam in Saudi Arabia.

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) also said it had received a report of the incident. International shipping has been disrupted by attacks in the region launched by Yemen-based Houthi militants since November.

Many vessels have since opted to avoid the Red Sea route to the Suez Canal, taking the longer journey around the southern tip of Africa instead. The Iran-aligned Houthis say the attacks are in solidarity with Palestinians in the war between Israel and militant Islamist group Hamas.

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