Commercial Tanker Hit by Projectile West of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia

A commercial tanker sustained a direct hit from an unknown projectile in the Red Sea, approximately 63 nautical miles west of Yanbu, Saudi Arabia, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).

The UKMTO reported that the incident occurred on the main deck of the vessel, resulting in a fire. This information was relayed by the security officer of the company operating the ship.

All crew members aboard the tanker are reported to be safe, with no injuries recorded. Initial assessments indicate no signs of a spill or environmental damage resulting from the strike.

The UKMTO has advised vessels transiting the area to exercise extreme caution and report any suspicious activities immediately.

No party has yet claimed responsibility for the attack, nor has the nature of the projectile used been identified.