MIRROR
A missile has reportedly been fired at a vessel off the coast of Yemen hours after the US and UK launched airstrikes on Houthi rebel military bases.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations has received a report of a missile attack 90 miles off the coast of Aden, Yemen on Friday afternoon. The Royal Navy initiative, that provides information on security incidents to shipping operators, said the missile landed between 400-500 metres away from the Master ship being followed by three craft.
The ship reported no injuries or damage and was proceeding to the next port of call, as vessels were advised to “transit with caution”. The British Ministry of Defence was unable to say what nationality the vessel was flagged with, and did not wish to comment further when contacted by the Mirror.
However, British maritime security firm Ambrey told Sky News a Panama-flagged tanker was fired at. The tanker, which was carrying Russian oil, was “mistakenly targeted” based on “outdated” information linking it to the UK, it said…
