DUBAI: Three vessels have been hit by unknown projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, maritime security agencies and sources said on Wednesday. One of the strikes led to a fire onboard a ship and forced most of its crew to evacuate it. The Thailand-flagged bulk carrier Mayuree Naree was targeted and damaged approximately 11 nautical miles north of Oman, two maritime security sources cited by Reuters have said. The fire had been extinguished and that there was no environmental impact, a report by the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said later, referring to the incident.

The strike forced the crew onboard the unidentified vessel to evacuate, the UKMTO said.

Almeno tre navi sono state colpite oggi nei pressi dello Stretto di Hormuz, diventato il principale punto strategico della guerra in Medio Oriente. (ANSA)