A tugboat was reportedly struck by two missiles northeast of Khor Fakkan in the United Arab Emirates, leaving one person injured and damaging the vessel, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
The maritime security agency reported the incident and confirmed that the attack caused damage to the tugboat. Further details about the circumstances of the strike and the extent of the damage were not immediately available.
The incident raises fresh concerns over maritime security in waters near the UAE, where attacks on commercial and other vessels can pose risks to crew members and regional shipping operations.
