‘Missile fired at ship’ in Red Sea near Yemen just hours after UK and US airstrikes pound Houthi rebel bases

A MISSILE has reportedly been fired at a ship in the Red Sea.

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said the incident happened South East of Aden, Yemen.

EPA

A missile has reportedly been fired at a ship in the Red Sea[/caption]

The ship master said a missile landed in water around 400-500 metres away from the ship.

It was followed by three small craft, according to UKMTO.

No injuries or damage are reported.

It comes just hours after the US and UK launched a wave of strikes against the Houthi rebel group in Yemen.