A missile attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels struck an Antigua- and Barbuda-flagged cargo ship in the Gulf of Aden, marking the latest incident of assault on shipping in the region. The attack occurred late Saturday, with the missile hitting the ship's forward station and igniting a fire, which was later extinguished by those on board, according to private security firm Ambrey. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the crew members. A second missile fired at the ship missed its target, while individuals on small boats in the vicinity opened fire on the vessel during the incident.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center confirmed the attack and subsequent fire in the same area off Aden, noting that damage control efforts are currently underway. Houthi military spokesman Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree claimed responsibility for the attack in a video message, stating that the vessel, identified as the Norderney, was targeted with both missiles and drones. Tracking data analyzed by The Associated Press indicated that the ship was still present in the Gulf of Aden as of Sunday afternoon.
