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Tanker hit by unknown projectile near Fujairah; drone strike ignites oil zone fire

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News18•17-03-2026, 09:30

Tanker hit by unknown projectile near Fujairah; drone strike ignites oil zone fire

•A tanker was struck by an "unknown projectile" 23 nautical miles east of Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, causing minor structural damage.
•The UKMTO confirmed no injuries to the crew and no environmental impact; authorities are investigating the incident.
•Vessels in the region are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity.
•Separately, a drone strike caused a fire in the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone, 150 km east of Dubai, with no casualties reported.
•Emergency and Civil Defence teams are on-site controlling the fire; the public is urged to rely on official sources for information.

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