Turkish, Somali forces free vessel seized by pirates in Somalia
Turkish and Somali forces have freed the MV LUTUF after pirates hijacked the vessel off the coast of Somalia. The 10-day operation killed 14 alleged pirates and destroyed four boats used by the attackers.
Turkish and Somali forces have successfully freed a hijacked vessel in Somali waters, killing 14 alleged pirates in a multi-day operation, according to Somalia's government. The 10-day battle saw the destruction of four pirate boats, leading to the surrender of the remaining pirates. The MV LUTUF, a Cameroon-flagged ship, was seized off the coast of the Nugaal region of Puntland state on August 17.
The joint military operation, part of a defense cooperation agreement, resulted in the safe resumption of the vessel's journey. At least eight crew members, including one Turkish national, were on board. Piracy in the Horn of Africa has surged since April, with at least 15 attacks reported in 2022, a significant increase from the previous year.
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