Missile lodged in fuel tank: Navy's daring op to recover warhead from UAE-Kochi oil tanker
The Indian Navy successfully recovered an unexploded missile warhead from a crude oil tanker that was struck while sailing near Oman. The vessel, which was en route to Kochi, was safely cleared by a specialist explosive ordnance disposal team.
Why it matters
This incident underscores the ongoing security risks to commercial shipping in the Indian Ocean region and the critical role of naval intervention in maritime safety.
Daring op on high seas: Navy recovers unexploded missile warhead from oil tanker bound for Kochi from UAE
The report is a factual account of a military operation based on official government releases.
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