# UKMTO: Vessel hit by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz

https://mins.news/en/item/25684

- CGTN, 2026-08-18 03:11 UTC
- World
- Original: https://news.cgtn.com/news/2026-08-18/news-1PHGOgct2Ra/p.html?UTM_Source=cgtn&UTM_Medium=rss&UTM_Campaign=World

> The UK Maritime Trade Operations office says a vessel was struck by an unidentified projectile while traveling outbound through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday. The impact damaged the engine room and caused one crew casualty, while the remaining crew received assistance from the Omani Coast Guard.

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