Attack on a Tanker, Strait of Hormuz
Issued: 1 month, 1 week ago
Date Reference Region Category Aggressors Source
2026-09-29 10:43:00 CW Alert 023- (Sep 26) Indian Ocean Aerial attack Military CLOSED SOURCE , UKMTO
It has been reported that a tanker has been struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz (exact location not specified). The kinetic activity resulted in a fire however, this has since been extinguished. The crew have been reported as safe and there has been no recorded environmental impact.
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