Somali pirates seize Turkish weapons ship
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Somali pirates hijacked a cargo ship flying the Cameroonian flag off the coast of Puntland. The vessel was en route to Mogadishu carrying a Turkish military shipment that included weapons, communication equipment, and satellite devices for a military training facility in Turkey. Despite the presence of armed guards onboard, the pirates managed to seize control of the ship through a well-organized and sophisticated operation, overriding the resistance from the personnel onboard. Less than a day after the hijacking, two individuals departed the ship on a boat, followed by an airstrike that resulted in the death of four people and injury of two others, with no clear information on who carried out the attack. There are speculations that Turkey might be involved, given its increasing military activities in the region. This incident indicates a rise in Somali pirate activity, especially amidst the surge of kidnapping operations in 2026. It also reveals a development in their methods, with potential implications for arms smuggling and the transfer of sensitive military equipment.
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