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Drone Attack on Tanker Near Oman's Sohar Anchorage

Drone Attack on Tanker Near Oman's Sohar Anchorage

First seen 12 Oct 2026, 09:31 UTC • •
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ThreatCluster •October 12, 2026 at 20:31 UTC
  • •A commercial tanker was struck by a drone off the coast of Oman.
  • •Nine out of eleven Indian crew members have been rescued; two are still missing.
  • •UKMTO has reclassified the incident as a direct attack and issued a warning for nearby vessels.

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed that a commercial tanker was struck by a drone near Sohar anchorage, Oman, on October 11, 2026. Local authorities are currently assisting in the evacuation of the crew, which includes 11 Indian nationals. As of the latest reports, nine crew members have been rescued, while two remain missing, prompting ongoing search and rescue operations by the local Coast Guard. The extent of damage to the vessel and any potential environmental impact is still being assessed. UKMTO has advised all commercial vessels in the area to exercise extreme caution and report any suspicious activity. This incident has been reclassified as a direct attack following the confirmation of the drone strike.

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2026-10-11
Drone strike on tanker confirmed
UKMTO confirmed a commercial tanker was hit by a drone near Sohar anchorage, prompting local authorities to assist in crew evacuation.
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2026-10-12
Rescue operations ongoing
Local Coast Guard is actively searching for two missing crew members after nine were rescued following the drone strike.
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What is the current status of the missing crew members?
As of now, two Indian crew members remain missing, and search and rescue operations are ongoing.
What precautions should vessels take in the area?
UKMTO has advised all commercial vessels near the Gulf of Oman to exercise extreme caution and report any suspicious activity.
What is known about the attack method?
The tanker was struck by an Uncrewed Aerial Vehicle (UAV), which has been confirmed as a drone attack.