Fire on Kuwaiti Oil Tanker Near Dubai Controlled After Drone Attack, Officials Say
Summary
A fire on the Kuwaiti crude oil tanker 'Al-Salmi' near Dubai was brought under control after a drone attack, with no casualties reported among the 24 crew members.
Key Points
- A Kuwaiti crude oil tanker named 'Al-Salmi' was attacked by a drone near Dubai.
- The fire on board the tanker has been fully controlled with no casualties among the 24 crew members.
- The tanker was fully loaded with crude oil, raising concerns about an oil spill risk.
- The vessel was located approximately 31 nautical miles northwest of Dubai, with damage assessment underway.
