The Ministry said the tankers, the Mombasa and the Al Bahiyah, were targeted in the southern lane of the strait while in Omani territorial waters. The dead crew member was aboard the Mombasa, it said. Of the 8 wounded, 4 were seriously injured. 6 of the wounded were Indian nationals and 2 were Ukrainian nationals, the ministry said.
The Indian Embassy in the UAE has confirmed the death of an Indian sailor. The embassy said it’s working with local authorities to assist the injured crew members and their families.
The UAE Ministry of Defense condemned the attack as a clear breach of international law that threatens maritime security along one of the world's most critical energy shipping routes. It said the UAE reserves the right to take all necessary measures to protect its territory, citizens, and residents, safeguard its sovereignty, security, and stability, and defend its national interests.
