A suspected missile strike, likely from Yemen's Houthi rebels, caused a vessel to catch fire in the Gulf of Aden on Monday. Initial reports indicated no casualties. Media outlets in Yemen, quoted by Associated Press, indicated a possible ballistic missile was launched from Houthi-controlled areas. The British military's United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations centre reported that a vessel approximately 235 kilometres (150 miles) from Aden's coast observed "a splash and smoke" in the distance. Both the UKMTO and private security organisation Ambrey issued cautionary notices, classifying the incident as an attack. Subsequently, the UKMTO confirmed that "a vessel has been hit by an unknown projectile" and was "reported to be on fire." Ambrey also verified the strike, noting simi

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