Drone Attack Hits Tanker at Sohar Anchorage, Two Seafarers Missing
A drone attack occurred on a tanker at Sohar Anchorage, leading to two Indian seafarers going missing and nine being rescued.
Anchorage, AK, October 11, 2026 — A drone attack has impacted a tanker vessel at the Sohar Anchorage, resulting in the disappearance of two Indian seafarers and the successful rescue of nine others.
The incident, which involved an attack by drone, took place at the maritime location of Sohar Anchorage. The target of the attack was a tanker vessel.
Following the attack, authorities reported that two seafarers, both identified as Indian nationals, are currently missing. The specifics of their disappearance, including the circumstances immediately following the drone strike, were not immediately detailed.
In the aftermath of the event, a total of nine individuals were rescued. The operational details of the rescue, including the agencies involved and the condition of the rescued seafarers, have not been provided.
Further details regarding the identity of the tanker, the ownership or operating company, the exact date and time of the attack, the origin of the drone, or the motivation behind the strike were not immediately available. Investigations into the incident are presumed to be underway, though no official statement on the status of an investigation has been released.
The number of seafarers on board the tanker prior to the incident is also not specified, beyond the number rescued and the number missing.
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