Aerial Attack on Cargo Ship, Iraq
Issued: 2 months ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-06-01 13:00:00 CW Alert 001- (Jun 26) Indian Ocean Aerial attack Military UKMTO
It has been reported that there has been an attack on a cargo ship whilst underway approximately 40nm Southeast of Umn Qasr, Iraq (exact position not specified). The vessel reported a large explosion following a hit from an unknown projectile on the starboard side. The authorities are investigating. UPDATE: UKMTO has reported that there was a second impact to the cargo vessel, resulting in a fire which has since been extinguished. No report of injuries to crew.
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