Attacks on Ships Around Strait of Hormuz Reach Record Highs
In October, the UK Maritime Trade Operations recorded a record 10 ship attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters, including a supertanker hitting a mine, an RPG strike on a tanker off Al Jubayl, and an unknown projectile hit, with one vessel sinking and crews reported safe.
Source: Attacks on Ships Around Strait of Hormuz Reach Record Highs — CBS News
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Topics: straithormuz · shipping · geopolitics · naval · security
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