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LNG tanker at risk of exploding after vessels struck near Strait of Hormuz
DOHA, July 7 (Reuters) - A Qatari LNG tanker was at risk of exploding and a Saudi crude tanker was damaged near the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, prompting maritime authorities to raise the threat risk for vessels transiting the strategic waterway to “severe” following reports Iran attacked commercial ships overnight.
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ukraine used an exploding naval drone to destroy a Russian military speedboat in Crimea on Monday. Footage shows the drone navigating through heavy aerial fire to strike the Russian boat.
It's an innovative tactic that Ukraine has used to batter Russia's Black Sea Fleet. However, since Ukraine lacks a proper naval force, Russia's training is likely aimed at NATO. Russian forces have been using naval drones packed with explosives to practice ...
