Containership Attacked, United Arab Emirates
Issued: 2 months ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-03-12 02:19:00 CW Alert 021- (Mar 26) Indian Ocean Attack Military UKMTO
It has been reported that there has been an attack on a container ship approximately 35nm North of Jebel Ali, United Arab Emirates (exact location not specified). Reports state the vessel was struck by an unknown projectile causing a fire onboard however, the extent of the damage has not been discovered. The crew are currently safe.
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