Two Container Ships Struck by Unknown Projectiles, Strait of Hormuz
Issued: 20 hours ago
| Date | Reference | Region | Category | Aggressors | Source |
| 2026-10-13 16:40:00 | CW Alert 028- (Oct 26) | Indian Ocean | Attack | Military | UKMTO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The UKMTO have reported two time-late incidents within the Strait of Hormuz (exact positions not specified). At 1640 UTC on 13 October, a 50,000-tonne container ship was struck by an unknown projectile whilst transiting inbound. At 1700 UTC, a 19,000-tonne container ship was struck by an unknown projectile whilst transiting outbound. Both vessels sustained minor damage and continued passage. No casualties were reported. Authorities are investigating both incidents. | |||||