A tanker travelling from the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz was hit by an unknown projectile seven nautical miles northeast of Limah, Oman, RIA Novosti reported on Friday, citing the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations centre, which said it had received the report late. No casualties were reported and the tanker continued on its way, according to the report, which named no vessel, flag or cargo and described no specific damage beyond the hit. No independent outlet had corroborated the incident as of writing.
Tanker hit by unknown projectile near Limah, Oman
A tanker sailing from the Persian Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz was hit by an unknown projectile seven nautical miles northeast of Limah, Oman, RIA Novosti reported on Friday, citing the UK Maritime Trade Operations centre.
Why it matters: If confirmed, it would be the latest strike on commercial shipping around Hormuz this week, on a route where attacks have already lifted oil prices and war-risk costs.
Data as of RIA Novosti report of October 23, 2026, read in full via browser, in Russian, citing a UKMTO statement. Single source and not independently corroborated as of writing; UKMTO said it received the report late, and the time of the incident itself was not stated. Developing item.
Sources
- UKMTO сообщило об обстреле танкера в Ормузе - RIA Novosti - 2026-10-23