UKMTO says tanker struck by unknown projectile off Saudi Arabia's Yanbu

XLE•2026-08-24

Tanker struck off Yanbu

CAIRO, Aug. 24 (Reuters) - A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile 63 nautical miles west of Saudi Arabia's port city of Yanbu, leading to a fire on the vessel's main deck, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said on Monday.

The UKMTO said all crew were safe and accounted for with no reported environmental impact.

UKMTO says tanker struck by unknown projectile off Saudi Arabia's Yanbu

Tanker struck off Yanbu

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