Single source · Khor Fakkan area, UAE (approximate: Sharjah) ·
UKMTO says a southbound tug was struck by two unknown projectiles northeast of Khor Fakkan, UAE, sustaining damage and one minor casualty while continuing on its route. A separate @ME_Observer_ post relays a UK maritime security agency report of a security incident off the UAE coast northeast of Khorfakkan, without further detail. The only casualty figure, one minor injury, comes from UKMTO.
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| Detail | Reported | Reported by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| What happened | Naval incident | UKMTO; UK maritime security agency (via @ME_Observer_ (X)) | 2 origins listed, counted as one; limited by the event's status |
| Place | Khor Fakkan area, UAE | UKMTO | Reports differ |
| Place | Khorfakkan coast, UAE | UK maritime security agency (via @ME_Observer_ (X)) | Reports differ |
| Target | tug | UKMTO | One origin |
| Injured | 1 (figure from UKMTO) | UKMTO | Figure from 1 source, carried by 1 outlet |
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