US EditionMysterious Projectile Hits Tanker off UAE Coast | Science-Environment
- The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence confirmed its air defense units are actively repelling missiles and drones launched from Iran.
- A tanker near Fujairah was hit by an unknown projectile, causing minor structural damage but no injuries or environmental impact, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations.
- A fire broke out at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone after a drone strike, with emergency teams responding and no casualties reported.
- Authorities have urged vessels in the area to proceed with caution and advised the public to rely only on official sources amid ongoing investigations.
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Another tanker was hit by an “unknown projectile” late Monday night while anchored off the port of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates, the UK’s Merchant Marine Operations Organisation (UKMTO) said on Tuesday. It is the 17th ship to be hit since the start of the war in the region.
The British Maritime Trade Operations Agency (UKMTO), which monitors the safety of ships and sailors around the world, warned this Tuesday of a new attack on a tanker near the Strait of Hormuz, about 23 nautical miles east of the Emirati city of Fujairah. The vessel, of unidentified flag, was hit by "an unknown projectile while it was anchoring" and, according to the British agency, no injuries were reported among the crew, although "minor struc…
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UAE repels Iranian missiles and drones as air defence systems engage targets
UAE air defences are currently intercepting Iranian missiles and drones. Amidst the escalation, a tanker at anchor was struck by a projectile off Fujairah, and a drone strike sparked a fire at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone. Authorities report no casualties and are working to contain the situation.
Projectile hits tanker off UAE's Fujairah, UKMTO says
March 17 (Reuters) - An unknown projectile struck a tanker 23 nautical miles east of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates causing minor structural damage, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Tuesday. Read full story
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