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A Houthi anti-ship ballistic missile hit a U.S. cargo ship on Monday, U.S. Central Command said in a statement.
The M/V Gibraltar Eagle, a Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier owned and operated by U.S.-based Eagle Bulk, suffered minor damage and reported no injuries on board, Central Command said. The ship continues its journey.
A statement from Eagle Bulk Shipping on Monday confirmed that the Gibraltar Eagle, carrying a cargo of steel products, was struck “by an unknown projectile” about 100 miles offshore in the Gulf of Aden.
“As a result of the impact, the vessel sustained limited damage to a cargo hold but is stable and on its way out of the area,” the statement said. “All sailors on board the ship are confirmed to be uninjured.”
The British Maritime Safety Authority (UKMTO) said it had received a report about the incident.
Eagle Bulk Shipping said it was in “close contact with all relevant authorities.”
“Vessels are advised to sail with caution and report any suspicious activity to the UKMTO,” it said.
Earlier in the day, the Houthis attempted to fire an anti-ship ballistic missile, but it failed in flight and crashed in Yemen, the Central Command said.
On Thursday, the United States and the United Kingdom struck 28 different Houthi sites in an attempt to disrupt the group's ability to fire on international shipping lanes in the Red Sea. The two countries were also supported by Canada, Australia, Bahrain and the Netherlands.
A U.S. official said the U.S. carried out additional attacks Friday evening that were much smaller and targeted a radar facility used by the Houthis.
On Friday, Yahya Sare'e, the Houthi rebels' military spokesman, said they would continue their aggression against merchant ships in the Red Sea.
This story is current and will be updated.