Tanker attack off Qatar coast leaves crew injured
Shafaq News- London/ Doha
A tanker came under attack by several projectiles about 51 nautical miles north of Al Shamal, Qatar, with injuries reported among those on board, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said on Wednesday.
The agency did not identify the vessel or provide details on the number of people injured, the extent of the damage, or the vessel's condition following the attack.
Responsibility for the attack has not been established, and UKMTO did not specify the type or origin of the projectiles.
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