Cargo ship near Yemen reportedly hit by missile as fears grow conflict could spread

UK maritime agency investigating report vessel hit from above 95 miles south-east of Aden

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A cargo ship near Yemen has reportedly been hit from above by a missile, causing a fire in a hold.

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency said authorities were investigating the incident after it received a report that the port side of a vessel was hit from above by a missile 95 nautical miles south-east of Aden and advised vessels to transit with caution.