Cargo ship hit by unidentified projectile off Oman coast

The UK Maritime Trade Operations agency announced on Tuesday that it had received a report of a maritime incident 20 nautical miles northeast of Khasab, Oman, after a cargo ship was hit by an unidentified projectile.

In a statement, the agency said the cargo vessel reported via VHF channel 16 that it had been struck by an unidentified projectile while sailing in the area. No further details were provided regarding the nature of the incident, the extent of damage, or any possible casualties.

The agency added that it is monitoring the situation. No group has claimed responsibility for the incident so far, and no additional information about the circumstances has been released.