Overview

• The IDF said it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen toward Israeli territory, triggering sirens and activating air defenses across multiple regions.
• A Liberian-flagged merchant ship was attacked 51 nautical miles southwest of Hodeidah by skiffs firing small arms and rocket-propelled grenades before bomb-carrying drone boats struck the hull, causing a fire and water ingress.
• Maritime security firm Ambrey confirmed two drone boats impacted the ship while its armed guards destroyed two others, prompting the crew to abandon the vessel as it took on water.
• Israel launched precision airstrikes on Houthi-controlled ports at Hodeidah, Ras Isa and Salif, along with the Ras Kanatib power plant and the Galaxy Leader ship used for rebel maritime surveillance.
• International shipping operators and navies have raised security alerts for the vital Red Sea corridor, which handles roughly $1 trillion in annual trade, as risks escalate.