Aden, Aug. 5 -- A vessel sank after being targeted in an uncrewed surface vessel attack off the coast of Yemen, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed on Wednesday.

The maritime security agency stated that the incident occurred 9 nautical miles southwest of Yemen's Al Mukha, with details transmitted by the ship's Company Security Officer (CSO).

"The CSO of the vessel has reported that the vessel was attacked by an Uncrewed Surface Vessel, which caused a fire onboard. The crew have been rescued by local authorities and are safe and well," the UKMTO said in its statement on X.

The agency further noted that the vessel has been reported as sunk.

"Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious...