A tanker off the coast of Saudi Arabia was hit by an unidentified projectile, according to a report from the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). The incident occurred at 0900 GMT on Friday, approximately 68 nautical miles northeast of Al Jubayl.
UKMTO noted that they received the report with a delay, but confirmed that all crew members were safe and had been successfully evacuated from the vessel. No injuries or casualties were reported among the crew during this incident.
Furthermore, at the time of the report, there were no indications of environmental damage resulting from the strike. The situation is still under investigation, and authorities are likely looking into the source of the projectile to determine the circumstances surrounding the attack.
This incident highlights ongoing security concerns in the region, particularly for maritime operations. As tensions continue to rise in various parts of the Middle East, incidents like this could pose significant risks to shipping and trade routes.
