An oil tanker navigating through the Strait of Hormuz has been struck by an unknown projectile. As a result of the impact, the vessel’s engine room sustained damage.
Sea-news.az reports that this was disclosed by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
The master of the vessel reported that an unknown projectile struck the tanker’s engine room. According to available information, the crew members are safe, and no details have yet been provided regarding potential injuries among them.
The name of the targeted tanker, its port of registry, and the exact coordinates of the incident have not yet been disclosed.
It should be noted that UKMTO had previously reported attacks on five tankers in the Strait of Hormuz between September 30 and October 2.
