# Crude oil tanker struck by unknown projectile off Oman, UKMTO says

https://mins.news/en/item/84225

- Reuters, 2026-10-02 23:40 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/crude-oil-tanker-struck-by-unknown-projectile-off-oman-ukmto-says-2026-10-02/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ac040de7ce48c00016280ab

> The master of a crude oil tanker reported that the vessel was hit by an unknown projectile 4 nautical miles east of Oman, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said early Saturday.

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