A tanker anchored east of Fujairah sustained structural damage after being hit by an unidentified projectile, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations, amid ongoing regional hostilities.
A maritime tanker anchored off the coast of the United Arab Emirates was struck by a projectile on March 16. The incident occurred east of Fujairah, a critical hub for global shipping, amid the unprecedented regional war currently sweeping the Middle East.
According to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), the vessel's crew reported the strike. Qatari-funded broadcaster Al Jazeera reported that the tanker was hit while anchored, resulting in "minor damage without injuries."
Lebanon-based Al Mayadeen, a network politically aligned with the Iran-backed "Axis of Resistance," also relayed the UKMTO alert. The outlet emphasized that the crew reported being hit by an "unknown projectile" that caused "structural damage" to the vessel.
The strike near Fujairah takes place against the backdrop of severe regional escalation following the launch of Operation Epic Wrath. The ongoing hostilities recently involved widespread retaliatory attacks by Iranian-aligned forces on strategic infrastructure in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, alongside significant disruptions to maritime traffic near the Strait of Hormuz.
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