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A ship carrying aid to Gaza was hit by a drone attack in international waters off the coast of Malta.
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) says that drones hit a vessel twice, causing a fire and a breach in the hull. On social media, the group shared a video of the boat in flames.
“The ship, located in international waters just off the coast of Malta, issued an SOS distress signal immediately following the attack,” said the group in a statement. “A vessel from Southern Cypress was dispatched but is not providing the critical electrical support needed. The drone strike appears to have deliberately targeted the ship’s generator, leaving the crew without power and placing the vessel at great risk of sinking.”
Local sources report that Maltese forces arrived to rescue the ship. “At around 2.13 am (0013GMT) it was confirmed that those on board were all safe, but all refused to leave the ship,” said the government in a statement.
Israel has not commented on the strike. According to the flight-tracking website ADS-B Exchange, an Israeli Air Force C-130 Hercules flew to Malta prior to the drone attacks...
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