What happened

UKMTO/JMIC reported that a tanker travelling southbound was struck by an unknown projectile on the port side engine room approximately 8 nautical miles east of Limah, Oman, causing a fire. The advisory did not identify the vessel, vessel class, cargo, casualties, environmental impact, projectile source, or responsibility.

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