Hormuz Cargo Ship Fire: South Korean Foreign Ministry Says Unidentified Flying Object Struck Stern
A South Korean cargo ship caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz, and the South Korean Foreign Ministry announced that an "unidentified flying object" struck the stern. Investigations are underway to determine whether the cause of the accident was external or internal.
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(Central News Agency reporter Yang Qifang, Seoul 10th) A South Korean cargo ship recently caught fire and exploded in the Strait of Hormuz. The South Korean government's investigation team has completed on-site investigations. The South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced today that while detailed investigation results are pending confirmation, it was due to an unidentified flying object striking the stern at the time, with details yet to be confirmed.
The cargo ship NAMU, operated by Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) of South Korea, caught fire and exploded in the Strait of Hormuz on the evening of the 4th, South Korea time. Fortunately, there were no casualties. An investigation team composed of 3 investigators from the South Korean Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and 4 forensic experts from the Fire Department began investigating the cause of the fire on the NAMU at Dubai Port on the 8th.
The South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated this evening that according to the investigation results, it was confirmed that an unidentified flying object struck the stern of the NAMU on the 4th. However, it is currently difficult to confirm the exact type and actual size of this unidentified flying object. "Further analysis of recovered debris and other physical evidence from the site will be conducted."
This investigation focuses on clarifying whether the fire originated from external factors, including an Iranian attack, or internal factors such as ship defects. The South Korean government has maintained a cautious stance so far. (Edited by Wei Shu) 1150510
(Central News Agency reporter Yang Qifang, Seoul 10th) A South Korean cargo ship recently caught fire and exploded in the Strait of Hormuz. The South Korean government's investigation team has completed on-site investigations. The South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced today that while detailed investigation results are pending confirmation, it was due to an unidentified flying object striking the stern at the time, with details yet to be confirmed.
The cargo ship NAMU, operated by Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) of South Korea, caught fire and exploded in the Strait of Hormuz on the evening of the 4th, South Korea time. Fortunately, there were no casualties. An investigation team composed of 3 investigators from the South Korean Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries and 4 forensic experts from the Fire Department began investigating the cause of the fire on the NAMU at Dubai Port on the 8th.
The South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated this evening that according to the investigation results, it was confirmed that an unidentified flying object struck the stern of the NAMU on the 4th. However, it is currently difficult to confirm the exact type and actual size of this unidentified flying object. "Further analysis of recovered debris and other physical evidence from the site will be conducted."
This investigation focuses on clarifying whether the fire originated from external factors, including an Iranian attack, or internal factors such as ship defects. The South Korean government has maintained a cautious stance so far. (Edited by Wei Shu) 1150510