The British military says a bulk carrier caught fire after being hit off the coast of Qatar
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The British military said a bulk carrier caught fire Sunday after being hit by an unknown projectile off the coast of Qatar. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations Centre said the attack caused a small fire on the ship, which was extinguished. The attack happened 23 nautical miles (43 kilometers) northeast of Qatar’s capital, Doha, the UKMTO said. There were no reported casualties, it said. It was the latest attack on vessels in the Persian Gulf a U...
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