Vessel hit by drone near Yemen's Hodeidah port

A merchant vessel was hit by an unmanned aerial vehicle near Yemen's port city of Hodeidah, British maritime agencies said on Monday.

No damage or casualties on the vessel were reported, according to British security firm Ambrey.

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said the ship was proceeding to its next port of call.

Yemen's Houthis have launched drone and missile attacks on international shipping since November, in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza under Israeli bombardment.