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WorldTanker carrying Indian sailors hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz, minister says

India’s ports, shipping and waterways minister Sarbananda Sonowal said the MT ST 3, carrying 15 Indian sailors, was struck by a projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Friday; no one was hurt. Another tanker, YARA J, carrying nine Indians, was attacked by a drone off Romania on October 14. All 24 Indian citizens aboard the two vessels are safe. Indian authorities are monitoring the situation and coordinating with the companies managing the ships.

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Tanker carrying Indian sailors hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz, minister says
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