LONDON, July 6 (Xinhua) -- The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) has issued a security alert on Sunday following reports of a vessel attack approximately 51 nautical miles southwest of Al Hudaydah, Yemen.
According to UKMTO, the vessel came under assault by multiple small craft, which opened fire using small arms and rocket-propelled grenades. The ship's Armed Security Team has returned fire, and the situation remains ongoing. Authorities are currently investigating the incident.
The affected area falls within the UKMTO Voluntary Reporting Area, which includes the Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and Arabian Sea. ■