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

https://mins.news/en/item/103911

- TASS, 2026-10-17 00:30 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2203407

> 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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