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British warship caught fire near Qatar after unknown projectile strike
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Published on 10 May 2026
A blaze erupted fast then went out—who struck first
A British military ship caught fire on Sunday after an unknown projectile strike near Qatar, according to UK Maritime Trade Operations Centre. The resulting blaze was small and extinguished quickly, and no injuries were reported. The incident adds to a rising pattern of attacks on vessels across the Persian Gulf, heightening concerns over maritime security in the region.
- British military ship was hit by an unknown projectile near Qatar
- The attack sparked a small fire that responders extinguished quickly
- No injuries were reported in the incident
- It follows a broader series of strikes on Persian Gulf vessels
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