ISTANBUL, Sept 21 (Bernama-Anadolu) -- A tanker transiting the Strait of Hormuz was struck by an unknown projectile Monday, leaving two crew members with minor injuries, Anadolu Ajansi reported, citing the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO).
In an incident warning, UKMTO said it received a report involving a vessel making an inbound transit through the strategic waterway.
"Military authorities have informed UKMTO that a tanker conducting an inbound transit was struck by an unknown projectile," it said.
Two crew members sustained minor injuries, while the vessel continued to its next port of call under its own power, according to the warning.
Authorities are investigating the incident, UKMTO added.
No further details were immediately available, including the identity of the tanker or the origin of the projectile.
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