UK Maritime confirms tanker struck by drone in vicinity of Oman's Sohar port

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed a tanker was struck by a drone near Sohar port in Oman. Local authorities are assisting with crew evacuation; damage and environmental impact are unknown. India's minister reported the tanker carried 11 Indian nationals; nine were rescued, two remain missing.

The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed on Monday that a tanker was struck by a drone near Sohar port in Oman, reclassifying the incident from an unknown event to an attack. Local authorities are assisting with the crew's evacuation. The extent of the damage and the environmental impact are currently unknown. Separately, India's Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, reported that the tanker was carrying 11 Indian nationals. Nine crew members have been successfully rescued and are safe, while two Indian nationals remain missing. Search-and-rescue operations are actively underway by the local Coast Guard. The story is developing.