A commercial vessel has been struck by a missile, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) centre has confirmed.

The incident happened 95 nautical miles south east of Aden a short time ago.

It has been reported that the vessel has been “hit by a missile from above” and received damage on its port side.

UKMTO added that authorities are investigating, and advised vessels to transit with caution.

The vessel is said to be US-owned, according to intelligence firm Ambrey.

Ambrey added that no casualties have been reported and that the ship was not linked with Israel.

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis have been attacking commercial ships in the Red Sea which they say are linked to Israel or bound for Israeli ports.

US and British forces responded last week by carrying out dozens of air and sea strikes on Houthi targets.