Unknown projectile hits cargo vessel in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO reports

An unknown projectile has hit a cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reports.

“UKMTO has received a report of an incident within the Strait of Hormuz. A verified source reported a cargo vessel has been struck by an unknown projectile. Environmental impact is unknown at time of report. Vessels are advised to report any suspicious activity to UKMTO, whilst authorities investigate,” UKMTO said in a statement.

By Aghakazim Guliyev