A cargo ship caught fire after being struck by an unknown projectile near the coast of Oman, according to the UKMTO.
Key facts
- •The incident occurred 18 nautical miles east of Khasab, Oman.
- •A vessel was struck by an unknown projectile.
- •The fire caused by the projectile has been extinguished.
- •No environmental impact has been reported.
- •The crew and the ship are reported as safe.
A cargo ship was struck by an unknown projectile 18 nautical miles east of Khasab, Oman, resulting in a fire. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed the incident, noting that the fire has since been extinguished.
Status of vessel and crew
The UKMTO reported that the vessel and its crew are safe following the attack. Authorities have confirmed that there is no reported environmental impact resulting from the incident.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by TASS (English).
