Kuwait-flagged oil tanker struck by projectile in Strait of Hormuz, all 21 Indian seafarers safe

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Published: 2026-10-22T03:45:00Z
Category: military-and-conflict
Source: The Times of India

A Kuwait-flagged oil product tanker, M/T Al Dasma, carrying 21 Indian seafarers, was hit by an unidentified projectile on October 21 while transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The incident, which caused a fire that was subsequently extinguished, occurred 11 nautical miles west of Bukha, Oman. All crew members are reported safe.

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