A commercial vessel operating off the coast of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been struck by an unidentified projectile.
Sea-news.az reports that the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) disclosed the incident on its official “X” account. According to UKMTO, the strike occurred approximately 13 nautical miles west of Al Jazeera. The attack ignited a fire aboard the vessel, which was subsequently extinguished.
The UKMTO statement noted:
“The condition of the crew, full assessment of structural damage, and potential environmental impacts are currently being determined. Investigations by relevant authorities are ongoing. Vessels transiting the area are advised to exercise extreme caution and report any suspicious activity immediately to UKMTO.”
