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Oct 17, 2026 at 3:20 AM ET
UKMTO reports projectile strike on tanker off Saudi Arabia
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The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile 68 nautical miles northeast of Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia. All crew members were reported safe and evacuated.
WHO: United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO)
WHAT: UKMTO said an unknown projectile struck a tanker off Saudi Arabia.
WHEN: Oct 16, 2026
WHERE: 68 nautical miles northeast of Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia
WHY: The reason for the projectile strike is unknown.
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