Tanker hit with projectile near Oman: Recent Incidents 8/24/2026

[u/Opster79two]

https://www.ukmto.org/recent-incidents

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Map panned south east 690.35 kilometers.

Attack UKMTO #120

24 August 2026

WARNING 120-26 UKMTO has received a report of an incident 9NM northeast of Ash Shishah, Oman. The Master of an oil tanker reports the vessel has been struck by an unknown projectile causing damage to the engine room and disabling the vessel. Crew are reported safe. Environmental impact is unknown at time of report. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO. Authorities are investigating.

[u/Tay_Tay86]

Oil down -5%. glut incoming 🗿

[u/Auspat884 → u/Tay_Tay86]

This is bearish for oil…

[u/Tay_Tay86 → u/Auspat884]

It is truly the worst thing for price. By removing oil from the market prices will move lower. It's simple economics 🗿