Tanker damaged by projectile off Saudi Arabian coast — UK Maritime Trade Operations

Tanker damaged by projectile off Saudi Arabian coast — UK Maritime Trade Operations There have been no reports of casualties© AP Photo/ ISNA, archiveLONDON, July 23. /TASS/. A tanker has been attacked by an unidentified projectile 70 nautical miles southwest of the city of Al Shuqaiq in Saudi Arabia, Reuters reported, citing the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO). "The master of a tanker reports being struck by an unknown projectile which has caused a fire onboard that crew currently fighting," according to a UKMTO report. There have been no reports of casualties. 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