A tanker traveling south toward the Oman Sea was struck by an… (танкер · снаряд · оман)
A tanker traveling south toward the Oman Sea was struck by an unknown projectile near the Omani coast, causing a fire on board; no casualties or oil spills were reported. The incident occurred eight nautical miles east of the coastal settlement of Lima in Oman.
Consensus
- A tanker was hit by an unknown projectile near the Omani coast.
- The impact occurred approximately eight nautical miles east of the coastal settlement of Lima in Oman.
- The projectile struck the left side of the tanker.
- A fire broke out on board after the strike.
- No casualties were reported.
- No oil spill was recorded.
- The incident was reported by the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
Points of divergence
- At least five ships planning to cross the Strait of Hormuz on July 4th turned around at the entrance and did not proceed through it. — riamo
- An attack on a tanker previously occurred in the Strait of Hormuz. — vesti
Coverage (3 sources)
- Oil tanker caught fire in Oman after being hit by a projectile — РИАМО
- Tanker under fire near the Strait of Hormuz — Интерфакс
- Projectile hits tanker off the coast of Oman — Вести