What happened

UK Maritime Trade Operations warning 113-26 records a verified report that an unidentified bulk carrier was struck in its hull by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz. UKMTO said the crew were safe, no damage assessment had been reported and environmental impact was unknown. Al Jazeera's live coverage reported the incident occurred at about 20:00 GMT on 14 August. The vessel's name, flag, owner, cargo, exact coordinates, projectile type and attacker remain unpublished. The marker is an approximate central-Strait reference and does not represent a verified impact position; the ship is recorded as a bulk carrier, not an oil tanker.

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