# Container ship sinks near Strait of Hormuz after projectile strike, sources say

https://mins.news/en/item/99725

- Reuters, 2026-10-14 13:05 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/container-ship-sinks-near-hormuz-after-being-hit-by-projectile-sources-say-2026-10-14/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6acf7e07490a5e0001254ea9

> A container ship sank near the Strait of Hormuz after being hit by a projectile, maritime security sources said Wednesday. A separate dry bulk carrier, damaged in an earlier attack, was also reported to be sinking.

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