Ukmto, oil tanker hit by rocket from small boat near Saudi coast
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- An oil tanker was hit by an RPG anti-tank rocket 78 nautical miles off Jubail, Saudi Arabia.
- The attack, which occurred on Friday, caused damage to the rear of the vessel, but the crew was unharmed.
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Why It Matters
The attack occurred 78 nautical miles northeast of Jubail, Saudi Arabia. The British agency Ukmto confirmed the accident.
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An oil tanker was attacked with an RPG anti-tank rocket launched from a small boat 78 nautical miles (145 kilometers) northeast of Jubail, on the coast of Saudi Arabia. This was reported by Al Jazeera, citing the British maritime safety agency Ukmto.
The attack occurred at 19.22 GMT on Friday and damaged the left rear part of the vessel, the agency reported. All crew members are safe and have been identified.
Open Questions
- Who is responsible for the attack?
- What is the identity of the stricken tanker?
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This article was originally published by ANSA Mondo.
