A ship has come under a barrage of fire after being attacked by "multiple small vessels", the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations has confirmed.

The attackers opened fire and used handheld grenades off the coast of Yemen.

Armed security teams have returned fire, the UKMTO has said.The situation is ongoing.

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The situation is ongoing{ai:summary}A ship was attacked by multiple small vessels off the coast of Yemen, resulting in gunfire and the use of handheld grenades. Armed security teams on board have returned fire as the situation remains ongoing. #foreignaffairs

Ship comes under barrage of fire after being attacked by 'multiple small vessels' armed with grenades

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