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Monday, September 29, 2025
Likely Houthi attack sets ship on fire in Gulf of Aden
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleDUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A likely missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels sets a ship ablaze in the Gulf of Aden. There are no immediate reports of injuries.
Local Yemeni media reported a possible ballistic missile launch from territory controlled by the Iranian-backed Houthis earlier.
Shortly after, a ship in the Gulf of Aden, some 235 kilometers (150 miles) off the coast of Aden, reported seeing “a splash and smoke” in the distance, according to the British military’s United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations. The UKMTO describes the incident as an attack and urged ships in the area to exercise caution, as did the private security firm Ambrey.
The UKMTO says “a vessel has been hit by an unknown projectile.” It adds: “The vessel is reported to be on fire.”
The Houthis do not immediately claim the possible attack. However, it can take hours or even days before the rebels claim their assaults.
UKMTO WARNING 033-25 WARNING ATTACK update 001 29 SEP 25https://t.co/0ZfnDYMtPM#MaritimeSecurity #MarSec pic.twitter.com/NWDw2MKSlh
— UKMTO Operations Centre (@UK_MTO) September 29, 2025
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