# Tanker struck by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz, UKMTO says

https://mins.news/en/item/56270

- TASS, 2026-09-13 02:10 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/emergencies/2186865

> A tanker was struck by an unknown projectile while transiting the Strait of Hormuz, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations. The crew’s condition, damage and environmental impact are unknown, and the vessel’s name and port of registry were not disclosed.

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