UK-owned ship damaged in Houthi missile attack off Yemen

A Palau-flagged, British-owned cargo ship was damaged and a minor injury was reported in the Gulf of Aden after it was hit by two missiles launched by Yemen’s Houthis, the US military says.

The Islander is continuing its voyage following the attack south-east of the Yemeni port city of Aden. UK maritime authorities said the missiles caused a fire on board. A Houthi spokesman confirmed they had targeted the Islander and said they had also launched drones at a US warship.