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Freedom Flotilla ship “Conscience” stranded outside Malta after allegedly attacked by drones

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Mark Camilleri
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UPDATED: Read the latest and full update here.

UPDATED 08.31AM: The Freedom Flotilla “Conscience” has started sailing in the direction towards Malta after a tugboat was dispatched to it by the Maltese authorities earlier this morning. Source of image is Marine Traffic.

The humanitarian Freedom Flotilla ship “Conscience” is currently stranded outside Malta after a fire broke out on the ship. The crew members are alleging that two drones hit their ship before it caught fire. An SOS and distress signal was sent to the Maltese authorities, however, The Maltese Herald can confirm that the ship is still stranded. The incident happened around midnight.

A police report was also filed by the Freedom Flotilla and pro-Palestinian activists with the Maltese Police.

This is a developing story.

 

 

 

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