Mysterious Projectile Hits Container Ship Near UAE Business Center

JAKARTA - A container ship was hit by a mysterious projectile in the waters south of Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday, March 12.

The British military through the British Maritime Trade Operations Center announced this unidentified projectile attack on its X account.

"The container ship was hit by an unknown projectile, causing a small fire on board," the notice said.

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According to the British military, the entire crew of the container ship was safe. They added that this attack took place precisely north of Jebel Ali, a major trading and business center in the UAE.

Currently, authorities are investigating this mysterious projectile.