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UKMTO Warning 156-26: tanker struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz

ATTACK
Location
Within the Strait of Hormuz (UKMTO gives no exact position)
Importance
Standard

UKMTO Warning 156-26 says the vessel's master reported that, within the Strait of Hormuz at 16:37 UTC on 5 October 2026, a tanker was struck by an unknown projectile, causing a fire in the engine room that the crew were fighting. No casualties or environmental impact were reported at the time of the warning. UKMTO says authorities are investigating; the warning gives no exact position and names no attacker. UKMTO posted the warning on X at 18:07 UTC on 5 October 2026.

Verification: unverified

Evidence: UKMTO WARNING 156-26 - ATTACK Strait of Hormuz, UK_MTO X: UKMTO WARNING 156-26

UKMTO Warning 156-26 (PDF) and its X post are one primary official account, not independent confirmation. The warning gives no position beyond 'within the Strait of Hormuz', no attacker and no vessel name.