Cargo ship hit by projectile off Omani coast

A cargo vessel has been struck by what appears to be a projectile or unidentified flying object off the coast of Oman, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations Centre (UKMTO). The incident occurred approximately 20 nautical miles north-east of Al Khassab in Oman, with the ship broadcasting a distress call on VHF Channel 16 shortly after being hit on Tuesday. The UKMTO, Britain’s maritime trade operations authority, confirmed receipt of the incident report but has not yet provided further details about the nature or extent of the damage sustained. The identity of the projectile remains unclear at this stage. The incident comes amid heightened tensions in the region, with several maritime incidents reported in waters off Oman and the Arabian Peninsula in recent months. Authorities have not yet attributed responsibility for the strike, and investigations into the cause are ongoing.

Source: Walla News — Original article in Hebrew.