An explosion occurred near a ship off the coast of southern Yemen today, Britain’s Maritime Safety and Security Agency (UKMTO) said, adding that the ship’s crew were safe.

“The captain reported an explosion near the ship” in the east of the city of Aden, the UKMTO said, adding that the ship was heading to its next port of call. Ambrey Navigation Safety reported that a missile exploded within 100 nautical miles of the ship but did not hit it.

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The Houthis have been targeting commercial vessels with drones and missiles in the Red Sea since mid-November, citing actions they are taking in solidarity with the Palestinians in their war in Gaza against Israel.