U.S. Media: Cargo Ship in Gulf Region Suspected of Missile Attack, Several Crew Members Injured
Xinhua News Agency, Washington, May 5 - According to a report by CBS News on the 5th, a cargo ship located in the Gulf region was reportedly attacked by a land-based cruise missile, injuring several Filipino crew members on board.
The report cited two anonymous U.S. officials who stated that the attacked cargo ship "CGM Saint Antonio" belongs to a French company, and the incident occurred late at night local time on the 5th in the Gulf region. Vessel tracking data shows that the ship was still in the waters near Dubai, UAE, at noon on the 5th, but it is unclear whether it left the area afterward.
The UK Maritime Trade Operations office stated earlier on the 5th that reports received indicated that "a cargo ship was hit by an unidentified projectile" in the Strait of Hormuz.
A cargo ship named CGM Saint Antonio was reportedly attacked by a ground-based cruise missile in the Gulf region on the night of May 5, injuring several Filipino crew members. The ship was previously located near Dubai earlier that day. The UK Maritime Trade Operations confirmed the incident, indicating it was struck by an unidentified projectile.
- A cargo ship named CGM Saint Antonio was attacked by a ground-based cruise missile.
- Several Filipino crew members were injured in the attack.
- The incident occurred in the Gulf region on the night of May 5.
- The ship was tracked near Dubai earlier on May 5.
- The UK Maritime Trade Operations reported the attack on the cargo ship.