Cargo Ship Carrying Turkish Arms Hijacked Off Somalia Coast
A Cameroon-flagged cargo ship, the M/V LUTUF, carrying Turkish weapons and communications equipment, was hijacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia's Puntland region. The vessel was seized on Monday and taken towards the Nugaal coast. The crew consists of…
Fort Myers Naples, FL, August 20, 2026 —
The Cameroon-flagged cargo ship, M/V LUTUF, was hijacked by pirates on Monday off the coast of Somalia’s Puntland region. The vessel was reportedly carrying Turkish weapons and communications equipment.
The pirates took control of the M/V LUTUF and steered it towards the Nugaal coast. The ship’s crew comprises 10 members, with nationalities including Indian, Turkish, Georgian, and Serbian nationals.
Following the hijacking, an airstrike occurred in the vicinity of the seized vessel. Reports indicate that individuals who had approached the ship sustained casualties as a result of this strike. However, the exact details of the airstrike and the involvement of those affected remain unverified at this time.
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