Gulf tanker struck by projectiles, one crew member killed

Reports say the Greek-managed tanker Velos Sapphire was hit by two unidentified projectiles about 50 nautical miles north of Madinat ash Shamal, Qatar, killing one crew member. @sentdefender cites the ship's manager, Velos Tankers, which said the unladen vessel was sailing toward the Strait of Hormuz.

Middle East · Qatar · Greece · Missile or drone

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• The Greek managed product tanker Velos Sapphire was struck by two unidentified projectiles late Wednesday, local time, about 50 nautical miles north of Madinat ash Shamal, Qatar, killing one crew memb (@sentdefender on X)
• Iran war: Gulf tanker attacked, 1 seaferer killed (DW)
• One seafarer killed in missile attack on tanker in Gulf (Reuters)

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