• A ship was struck by a projectile off the coast of Yemen, resulting in a fire.
• The incident occurred approximately 210 kilometers east of Aden, as reported by the UK military.
• Crew members were preparing to abandon ship amid ongoing search-and-rescue operations.
• The Houthi rebels are suspected, having previously targeted maritime vessels linked to Israel.
• This incident adds to the ongoing maritime security concerns in the Red Sea region.

A ship caught fire in the Gulf of Aden after being struck by an "unknown projectile," as reported by the British military. The incident occurred on Saturday, approximately 210 kilometers east of Aden, prompting the crew to prepare to abandon the vessel while a search-and-rescue operation was initiated, according to aljazeera, aa, and indiatimes.

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) revealed that the vessel issued a distress call and that authorities are investigating the incident. This event occurs amid heightened tensions, with Yemen’s Houthi rebels reportedly targeting Israeli-linked cargo ships as part of a larger solidarity campaign concerning the conflict in Gaza, where over 68,000 people have died since October 2023, according to aa and indiatimes.

Historically, Houthi attacks in the Red Sea have impacted maritime trade severely, with at least nine mariners killed and several vessels sunk since 2023. Although the group has not claimed responsibility for the current incident, they have communicated their ongoing military objectives, especially in the context of the Israel-Hamas conflict. Their most recent confirmed attack occurred on the Dutch-flagged cargo ship Minervagracht on September 29, claiming one life and injuring another, according to aljazeera and indiatimes.