A commercial ship has reported being struck by “sea drones” in the southern Red Sea, according to maritime security firms.

Diaplous Group said the alert from the vessel was transmitted on Thursday through VHF channel 16, in the southern Red Sea, about 84 nautical miles (155 km) south-west of Hodeidah in Yemen.

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The ship called for immediate assistance by warships in the vicinity.