Portsmouth, May 4 -- The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Sunday (local time) that a tanker was hit by unknown projectiles in waters north of Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates.

All crew members are safe, and no environmental damage has been reported.

The UKMTO said in a post on X, "UKMTO has received a report of an incident 78NM north of Fujairah. United Arab Emirates. A tanker has reported being hit by unknown projectiles. All crew reported safe. No environmental impact reported. Authorities are investigating. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO."

UKMTO did not disclose the identity or flag of the vessel involved.

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