Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal attributes drone attack on MT GEM No. 2 off Ras Al Khaimah

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Where: Ras Al Khaimahresolved to locality25.774, 55.938
When: Occurrence date not stated by reportingFirst reported 2026-10-11
Sourcing: 5 reports5 outlets carrying it · independence not established
How far this got: localizednamed facility unresolvedThis signal has no sensor recommendation, so there is nothing specific to look for.

Summary

On October 10, 2026, the oil tanker MT GEM No. 2 was targeted in a drone attack off the coast of Ras Al Khaimah. Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal attributed the incident to a drone strike. Despite the emergency, no damage was reported to the vessel. The 22 Indian crew members aboard the ship were rescued by the UAE Coast Guard and are reported to be safe.

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2026-10-11member countour measurement4 → 5reports joined

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thehindu.com
- All 22 Indian crew rescued and safe after incident off UAE coast, Consulate says2026-10-11
siasat.com
- All 22 Indians rescued after oil tanker incident off UAE coast2026-10-11
news.az
- All 22 Indian crew members rescued after incident off UAE coast | News.az2026-10-11
english.news.cn
- 22 Indian crew rescued after incident off UAE coast2026-10-11
theindianawaaz.com
- All crew members aboard MT GEM No. 2 rescued and safe: Indian Consulate in Dubai – The Indian Awaaz2026-10-11

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