A ship was struck by unknown projectiles 83 nautical miles southeast of Aden, Yemen, on Friday, July 19th, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) and the British maritime security company, Ambrey.

The UKMTO, in a statement published on its official website, stated that all crew members are safe. The identity of the ship was not disclosed.

In a separate warning, Ambrey advised vessels in the vicinity of the incident to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.

Since last November, the Houthi group, designated as a terrorist organization by the United Nations, has continued its attacks with missiles and drones against commercial cargo ships in the Red Sea, the Arabian Sea, and the Gulf of Aden.

These attacks have led to increased maritime insurance costs and prompted many international shipping companies to favor the much longer route around the southern tip of the African continent.

To deter the Houthis and protect maritime navigation, the United States formed a multinational coalition in December 2023. Meanwhile, US forces have been carrying out strikes against Houthi military targets.

Since January 12, the number of US and British airstrikes against the Houthis on the ground has reached about 560, resulting in the deaths of 58 and injuries to 86, according to the group's own admission.

The internationally recognized Yemeni government says Western strikes are not effective in neutralizing the Houthi threat to navigation and that the most effective solution is to support its armed forces to recapture Hodeidah and its ports, as well as other areas under Houthi control.

Despite the group's continued claim of responsibility for more maritime attacks, only three ships out of the 162 they claim to have targeted since last November have reported serious incidents or injuries.