A tanker traveling south near the coast of Oman was struck by an… (танкер · снаряд · оман)
A tanker traveling south near the coast of Oman was struck by an unknown projectile in the left side of its bow, causing a fire. No casualties or environmental damage were reported, and authorities have launched an investigation.
Consensus
- A tanker was hit by an unknown projectile while traveling south near the coast of Oman.
- The impact occurred on the left side of the tanker's bow.
- A fire broke out after the strike.
- No casualties were reported.
- No oil spill or environmental damage was observed.
- The UKMTO confirmed the incident and stated that an investigation has been launched.
Points of divergence
- The Wall Street Journal reported three Indian citizens died after a ship incident in the Oman Sea, with the tanker Settebello under Palau flag being attacked. The U.S. Central Command claimed the strike was due to the crew ignoring repeated warnings. — vedomosti
- The UKMTO reported the incident occurred 13 June at six nautical miles east of Oman's coast, while other sources report it happened on 7 July. — vedomosti
Coverage (4 sources)
- Oil tanker caught fire after being hit by a missile off the coast of Oman — Ведомости
- 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