UKMTO: Three tankers were fired upon in the Strait of Hormuz in two days
Quick Look
- The UK's Maritime Trade Authority reported attacks on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz over the past two days.
- There were no casualties among the crews; the vessels were damaged by unknown shells.
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Why It Matters
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical route for transporting oil and gas from the Gulf countries.
The UK Maritime Trade Operations Office (UKMTO) has reported that three tankers have been hit in the Strait of Hormuz over the past two days.
In all three cases, no casualties were reported among the crew members.
LONDON, October 5 - RIA Novosti. The UK Maritime Trade Operations Office (UKMTO) has reported that three tankers have been hit in the Strait of Hormuz over the past two days.
"UKMTO received a belated report of an incident in the Strait of Hormuz. According to a reliable source, an oil tanker was hit by unknown projectiles," the statement said.
Also, while passing towards the Persian Gulf, a gas carrier was hit. Another tanker was hit by an unknown shell above the waterline on Sunday.
Open Questions
- Who is behind the attacks on tankers?
- What kind of shells were used in the shelling?
