Mysterious Attack on Ship Near Yemen Coast Sparks Investigation

A ship near the coast of Yemen was struck by an unknown projectile, according to a report from the Office of Maritime Trade Operations of the United Kingdom (UKMTO) on September 29. The agency stated in a statement shared on the social network X (formerly Twitter) that “an unknown shell hit the ship. It is reported that the ship is on fire. The authorities are investigating.” No further details were provided at this time.