A tanker was hit by an "unidentified projectile" near Saudi waters.
Source: Global Times
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On the 17th local time, the UK Maritime Trade Operations office announced that a tanker was hit by an "unknown projectile" in the northeastern waters off Jubail, Saudi Arabia. According to the report, all crew members are safe and have evacuated. As of the report, there are no signs of environmental pollution.
The announcement did not disclose the time of the attack on the tanker.
Classification
Region
West Asia
Analytical Domain
Tactical
Primary Category
Military Operations
Subcategory
Naval Engagement
SALUTE Report
Size
Not applicable
Activity
An oil tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile
Location
Northeast of Jubail · Saudi Arabia
Unit
Not specified
Time
On the 17th
Equipment
Oil tanker
Summary
An oil tanker was struck by an unidentified projectile northeast of Jubail, Saudi Arabia, on the 17th. All crew members are reported safe and have evacuated the vessel. There are currently no indications of environmental pollution from the incident.
Key Facts
- An oil tanker was hit by an unidentified projectile
- The incident occurred northeast of Jubail, Saudi Arabia
- All crew members are safe and have evacuated
- No signs of environmental pollution reported
- The exact time of the attack was not disclosed