The British Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) center reported that a tanker sailing east of Oman was struck by a missile of unknown origin on Thursday. The crew is safe and no environmental damage was reported, according to N12.
The British Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) center reported on Friday that a tanker was struck by a missile of unknown origin east of Oman on Thursday. The crew is safe and no environmental damage was reported, according to the N12 news channel. The Zioneer has previously covered several UKMTO advisories about attacks on vessels in the region, though the source of this missile and the vessel's identity remain unconfirmed.
2 developments
- StrongOil tanker hit by gunfire off Oman coast, crew safe — UKMTO
- StrongUKMTO: Oil tanker struck by Iranian missile off Oman, 13 miles southeast of Lima
- DevelopingUKMTO reports explosion near tanker northeast of Khasab, Oman; crew safe
- StrongTanker Struck by Unknown Projectile Off Oman, Loses Maneuverability, UKMTO Says
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