Attack on Two Vessels, Strait of Hormuz
Issued: 1 month, 1 week ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-09-10 19:10:00 CW Alert 009- (Sep 26) Indian Ocean Attack Military UKMTO
The UKMTO have reported that two vessels have been involved in an incident 4NM West of Khasab Oman (exact position not specified). A Master of a vessel reportedly observed four unknown projectiles hit two unknown vessels 6NM North of his position, causing a fire on one vessel with no further details reported relating to the second vessel. Authorities are investigating.
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