UKMTO reports strike on vessel in Strait of Hormuz
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The UK Maritime Trade Operations agency reported that a vessel was struck by an apparent projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday evening, igniting a fire that was subsequently extinguished. All crew members remained safe and the vessel continued its voyage without reported environmental damage.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said on Tuesday that a vessel was hit by an apparent projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on Monday evening, causing a fire.
The fire was later put out and the crew were all safe, with the vessel continuing its journey.
There was no reported environmental impact, and the extent of damage to the vessel was still being assessed, the UKMTO said.
The attack comes as attacks continue around the strategic waterway, disrupting global shipping and keeping the heat on oil markets.
The fire was later put out and the crew were all safe, with the vessel continuing its journey.
There was no reported environmental impact, and the extent of damage to the vessel was still being assessed, the UKMTO said.
The attack comes as attacks continue around the strategic waterway, disrupting global shipping and keeping the heat on oil markets.
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Source: Middle East Eye
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