Third ADNOC vessel attacked in Hormuz in a week; UKMTO reports a bulk carrier hit by a projectile
Reportedon one origin only: 1 distinct origin, 1 tied to no party.
The UAE's state agency WAM said an ADNOC tanker was attacked while transiting the Strait of Hormuz on the evening of 14 August with no injuries, the third attack on ADNOC-operated vessels in the strait in a week, AP reported via the Times of Israel. UKMTO separately reported a bulk carrier struck on its hull by an unknown projectile. The UAE has blamed Iran for earlier attacks but did not immediately comment on this one.
- When
- 14 August 2026
- Where
- Strait of Hormuz, No single country (military events are placed no finer than town or district, except known fixed sites)
- What
- vessel attack · military
- Against
- Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC)
- Attribution
- Not attributed. No attribution was made for this attack in the reports opened.
- In the record
- Published 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC · revision 1 · backfilled
Sources
- Origin of the claim Times of Israel
- Evidence Times of Israel
History
| When | Field | From | To | Why |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-27 21:03 UTC | status | null | reported | P1 backfilled: researched from cited sources and graded by the one rule |
Cite or reuse
The War Record, "Third ADNOC vessel attacked in Hormuz in a week; UKMTO reports a bulk carrier hit by a projectile", ev-20261027-rrj7, revision 1, https://thewarrecord.com/events/ev-20261027-rrj7/