The British Maritime Trade Operations Authority revealed today, Thursday, that a ship reported an explosion near it while it was sailing miles southeast of the port of Aden.

It stated in a statement that the ship did not suffer any damage and that its crew were fine, explaining that the ship continued sailing towards its next stop, without giving further details.

The United Nations, during the Security Council meeting, regarding developments in the situation in Yemen, today, Thursday, called on donors to provide the necessary assistance to meet the security and humanitarian needs.

The British representative at the United Nations said that the attacks by the Iranian-backed Houthi militia on ships in the Red Sea are abhorrent, calling for respect for freedom of navigation.