--- title: "Iranian Missiles and Affected Ukrainians: Kiev Condemns Strikes on Tankers in the Strait of Hormuz" description: "Iran attacked UAE tankers in the Strait of Hormuz: two Ukrainians injured. Kyiv strongly condemned the strikes and called for the resumption of shipping. πŸš’πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡¦πŸš¨" date: 2026-07-14T08:58:00.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/iranian-missiles-and-affected-ukrainians-kiev-condemns-strikes-on-tankers-in-the-strait-of-hormuz tags: [andrey-sibiga, iran, uae, ormuz-strait, ukraine] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Iranian Missiles and Affected Ukrainians: Kiev Condemns Strikes on Tankers in the Strait of Hormuz ![Ukrainian expert discusses consequences of Iranian missile strikes on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz](https://xab.info/media/2026/07/14/irakety-irana-i-postravshie-ukraincy-kyev-osuzhdaet-udary-po-tankeram-v-ormuzskom-prolive/irakety-irana-i-postravshie-ukraincy-kyev-osuzhdaet-udary-po-tankeram-v-ormuzskom-prolive-1.webp) Diplomatic tensions in the Middle East have reached a new level after Iran launched attacks on commercial vessels in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. As a result of the attack, Ukrainian citizens were injured, prompting a decisive reaction from Kyiv. ### Official Position of Kyiv The Head of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, Andrii Sybyga, made a statement strongly condemning Iran's missile strikes on oil tankers belonging to the United Arab Emirates. According to the minister, two Ukrainian citizens were injured as a result of the incident. "We strongly condemn Iran's missile strikes on UAE oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, which resulted in injuries to two Ukrainian citizens," Sybyga emphasized in his statement. According to reports, Ukrainian diplomatic missions in the UAE and Oman have already begun close cooperation with local authorities. The main goal of these efforts is to ensure that injured Ukrainians receive all necessary medical and humanitarian assistance. ### Threat to Global Stability The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine noted that such attacks on commercial shipping pose a serious threat not only to regional stability but also to freedom of navigation in general. Sybyga emphasized that the incident jeopardizes global energy security. Kyiv called for the immediate cessation of hostilities and the full resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, which is a key artery for global oil trade. ### Timeline of Events and UAE Response On the night of July 14, Iran attacked two UAE tankers with cruise missiles. According to the latest data, one crew member was killed in the attack, and two Ukrainians were among the injured. UAE authorities described the incident as an "outright attack" and declared their right to respond to the escalation of the conflict. The situation remains extremely tense in light of these events. ### Geopolitical Context Against the backdrop of the escalating situation, Washington and Tehran are still attempting to conduct negotiations, although tensions in the Middle East are rising. The US has stated that it will not allow Iran to implement plans to develop nuclear weapons. It is noted that Donald Trump previously made false statements about the conclusion of negotiations with Tehran, which added uncertainty to diplomatic processes.