# Turkish and Somali forces free vessel seized by pirates

https://mins.news/en/item/37121

- DW, 2026-08-29 20:54 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/turkish-somali-forces-free-vessel-seized-by-pirates-in-somalia/a-78560087?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> Turkey’s navy and Somali forces freed the Cameroon-flagged MV LUTUF after it was hijacked off Puntland’s Nugaal region. Somalia’s Defense Ministry said the 10-day operation destroyed four boats and killed 14 alleged pirates, forcing the rest to abandon the ship. At least eight crew members were aboard, including one Turkish national.

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