Unidentified projectile hits civilian vessel off Qatar coast, UK says

A civilian vessel has been attacked off the coast of Qatar, the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on X.

“UKMTO has received a report of an incident 4 nautical miles east of Ras Laffan, Qatar. It has been reported to UKMTO that a vessel has been hit by an unknown projectile,” the post said, per Caliber.Az.

UKMTO added that all crew members are "safe and unharmed.”

“Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO,” the statement said.

It noted that authorities continue to investigate the case.

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By Khagan Isayev