South Korea Claims Vessels on Fire in the Strait of Hormuz Were Attacked
On May 10, Xinhua News Agency reported from Seoul (Reporter Huang Xinxin) that the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed to Xinhua reporters on the 10th that a South Korean-operated vessel, which exploded and caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz on the 4th, had been attacked, but the entity responsible for launching the unidentified flying objects has not yet been confirmed.
Ministry spokesperson Park Il stated on the 10th that a joint investigation team from the South Korean government conducted an on-site investigation of the vessel on the 8th. The investigation results showed that around 15:30 local time on the 4th, two unidentified flying objects struck the stern of the vessel in succession, one minute apart. After the impact, flames and thick smoke appeared at the scene, and the damaged area at the stern showed bending and deformation. The investigation team plans to conduct further analysis of the debris of the unidentified flying objects found at the scene.
Park Il stated that the South Korean government will thoroughly investigate this matter and will promote all possible solutions, including cooperation with the international community, to prevent similar incidents from occurring again and to effectively ensure the safety of its citizens.
On the 4th, the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed to Xinhua reporters that an explosion occurred on a vessel (Panamanian-flagged) operated by a South Korean company, which was anchored in the waters near the UAE inside the Strait of Hormuz, causing a fire. There were a total of 6 South Korean crew members and 18 foreign crew members on board, with no casualties.
A South Korean-operated vessel was attacked by two unidentified flying objects in the Strait of Hormuz on May 4, 2023, at approximately 15:30 local time, resulting in an explosion and fire. The vessel had 6 Korean crew members and 18 foreign crew members on board, with no reported casualties. The South Korean government is investigating the incident and plans to analyze debris from the unidentified objects.
- A South Korean-operated vessel was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The attack involved two unidentified flying objects.
- The incident occurred on May 4, 2023, at approximately 15:30 local time.
- No casualties were reported among the crew members.
- The South Korean government is conducting an investigation into the incident.