A tanker was attacked by a drone near the waters of Oman.
On October 11 local time, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) issued a report stating that a tanker was attacked by a drone near the anchorage off the port of Sohar, Oman.
The report indicated that UKMTO initially received a report of a security incident involving a tanker. Subsequently, it was confirmed that the tanker was attacked by an unmanned aerial vehicle, and UKMTO has officially classified the incident as an "attack."
Currently, local authorities are assisting the crew with evacuation. The extent of damage to the tanker and the potential environmental impact of the incident remain unclear, and the investigation is ongoing. (Reporter: Chen Lincong, CCTV)
On October 11, a drone attacked an oil tanker near Sohar, Oman. The UKMTO confirmed the incident and classified it as an attack. Local authorities are currently assisting the crew with evacuation, while the investigation into the extent of damage and environmental impact is ongoing.
- A tanker was attacked by a drone near Sohar, Oman.
- The UKMTO classified the incident as an attack.
- Local authorities are assisting the crew in evacuation.
- The extent of damage and environmental impact is unclear.
- The incident is under investigation.