Attacks on two vessels reported off the coast of Yemen

A fire has erupted on a merchant vessel 98 nautical miles east of Yemen's Aden after being hit by two projectiles, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said on Thursday.

In a seperate incident, British maritime security firm Ambrey said a vessel issued a distress call reporting the impact of a missile about 129 nautical miles east of Yemen's Aden.

Ambrey said it assessed the vessel to be aligned with "the Houthi target profile."

Yemen's Houthis have launched attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea since November, in solidarity with Palestinians under Israeli bombardment.