Daijiworld Media Network - Gulf of Aden

Gulf of Aden, Sep 29: A commercial vessel caught fire in the Gulf of Aden on Monday following a suspected missile strike, believed to have been launched from Yemen’s Houthi-controlled territory, according to early reports from maritime security sources and media outlets.

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed that an unidentified projectile struck the vessel approximately 235 km off the coast of Aden, causing a fire onboard. No casualties have been reported so far.

The initial alert from UKMTO described the incident as a distant "splash and smoke" sighted by the crew before the strike was confirmed. Private security firm Ambrey also verified the incident, drawing parallels to a failed Houthi attack on September 23 in the same region.

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