British Navy reports attack by unknown assailants on ship near Aden

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has reported a new attack on a ship off the coast of Yemen, Report informs via TASS.

The incident occurred 45 nautical miles south of the Yemeni port of Aden.

UKMTO has received a report of an incident that occurred 45 nautical miles south of Aden. Authorities are investigating the circumstances related to the incident. Vessels are advised to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO, reads the statement.

UKMTO classifies the incident as an attack, specifying that information about it was received from the captain of the vessel. No additional details have been provided yet.