Third vessel struck by projectile near Strait of Hormuz: UKMTO

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A bulk carrier has become the third vessel this morning to be struck by a projectile near the Strait of Hormuz, CNN reports.

The vessel was reportedly hit by an “unknown projectile” while it was 50 nautical miles northwest of Dubai, said UKMTO, the maritime authority with responsibility for the region.

The crew of the vessel are safe, and there is no environmental impact, UKMTO said.

 Map shows the site of the third vessel hit on Wednesday. — visual via UKMTO
Map shows the site of the third vessel hit on Wednesday. — visual via UKMTO

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