SecurityQuiet 74d · day 75
Turkish and Somali forces free cargo ship from Somali pirates
Joint operation rescued the MV LUTUF after a 10-day standoff, with 14 pirates killed and four attack boats destroyed.
What to know
- Turkish and Somali forces jointly executed a 10-day military operation to rescue the MV LUTUF from Somali pirates.
- The operation resulted in 14 alleged pirates killed and the destruction of four pirate attack boats.
- The vessel has been successfully freed as of August 29, 2026.
“The 10-day operation killed 14 alleged pirates and destroyed four boats used by the attackers.”
Deutsche Welle · Deutsche Welle EN
Turkish forces Co-executor of rescue operationSomali forces Co-executor of rescue operationSomali pirates Hijackers of MV LUTUF
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