# Tanker struck by unknown projectile off Saudi Arabia on Friday, UKMTO says

https://mins.news/en/item/104199

- Reuters, 2026-10-17 09:10 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/tanker-struck-by-unknown-projectile-off-saudi-arabia-friday-ukmto-says-2026-10-17/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ad33b7081b9480001ba6242

> A tanker was hit by an unidentified projectile on Friday about 68 nautical miles northeast of Jubail, Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said in a report on Saturday.

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