A British maritime security firm, "Ambrey," reported on Thursday, June 27th, 2024, that a commercial vessel had been targeted by a projectile 84 nautical miles west of the port of Hudaydah, located on the Red Sea coast of Yemen.

While no injuries or damage have been reported so far, the vessel en route to Dammam in eastern Saudi Arabia was the target of the attack.

This incident marks the latest in a series of attacks by the Houthi rebels against commercial shipping in the Red Sea. Since November 2023, the Houthis have been launching missile and drone strikes on merchant ships, leading to increased maritime insurance costs and forcing many shipping companies to opt for the significantly longer route around the southern tip of Africa.

In response to these escalating attacks, the United States, a key ally of Israel, formed a multinational coalition in December 2023 to protect maritime navigation from the Houthi attacks. The Houthi group is designated as a terrorist organization by several countries.

This latest attack highlights the ongoing security concerns in the Red Sea and the potential impact on global trade. It also underscores the need for robust international cooperation to ensure the region's shipping lanes' safety.