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Tanker Struck by Projectile and Catches Fire in Red Sea
A tanker in the Red Sea caught fire after being struck by an "unknown projectile" off the coast of Saudi Arabia's Yanbu. Maritime agencies reported the incident, raising concerns about maritime security in the region.
24 Aug, 08:06 — 24 Aug, 08:08
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Tanker on fire off Saudi Arabia after strike by 'unknown projectile': maritime agency
Tanker on fire off Saudi Arabia after strike by 'unknown projectile': maritime agency
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'Unknown projectile' sets tanker on fire off Saudi Arabia's Yanbu
A tanker was hit by an unknown projectile around 63 nautical miles west off Saudi Arabia’s port of Yanbu, sparking a fire on its main deck, the U.K. Maritime Trade Operations said...
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