The organization published a video showing a fire on one of its boats, but without indicating who may have been responsible for the attack
A boat carrying humanitarian aid and activists to Gaza was bombed by unmanned aircraft (drones) while in international waters off Malta early Friday, according to the International NGO of Freedom Freedom Freedom.
Breaking: at 00:23 Maltese Time, A #Freedomflotilla Ship was subjected to a drone attack. The front of the vessel was targeted twice, resulting in a fire and a break in the hull. The Ship is Currently Located in International Waters Near #Malta. An #Sos Distress Signal Was Sent. pic.twitter.com/j6oeqafuob
– Freedom Flotilla Coalition (@Gazafflotilla) May 2, 2025
The organization published a video showing a fire on one of its boats, but without indicating who can was in charge for the attack. There was no immediately evidence that someone was injured.
“The drone attack seems to have targeted the ship’s generator and the boat is now in danger of sinking while 30 human rights activists are boarding.” The NGO said in a post on social media.
The ship today emitted danger after being hit by 17 nautical miles (31.5 kilometers) east of Malta, to which Cyprus responded by sending a boat, according to the organization. This alliance is campaigning to end the Israeli exclusion of Gaza.
The fire on the ship was put under control The Malta government announced at night. The ship is being monitored by the competent authorities.
Anyone in the humanitarian aid for Gaza is confirmed safely, the Malta government said.
Source :Skai
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