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Tanker hit by unknown projectile off Saudi Arabia, UK agency says

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Tanker hit by unknown projectile off Saudi Arabia, UK agency says
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The UK Maritime Trade Operations agency said the vessel was struck about 68 nautical miles northeast of Al Jubayl. All crew members were safe and had been evacuated.

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A tanker was hit by an unknown projectile off the coast of Saudi Arabia, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said on Saturday, according to Anadolu Agency.

UKMTO said it received a delayed report of the incident, which occurred at 0900 GMT on Friday, about 68 nautical miles northeast of Al Jubayl, Saudi Arabia.

Citing the vessel’s company security officer, the agency said all crew members were safe and had been evacuated.

No environmental impact had been reported at the time of the report.

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