Turkish and Somali forces free MV Latuf from pirates
By The BriefBrief
Turkish and Somali forces freed the Cameroon-flagged cargo vessel MV Latuf from pirates off Somalia’s Puntland coast. Somali authorities said 14 pirates died during a 10-day operation, and that sustained pressure led remaining pirates to abandon the ship, allowing forces to take control. The crew’s wellbeing was not detailed.
WHO:Somali Ministry of Defence
WHAT:Turkish and Somali forces freed the Cameroon-flagged cargo vessel MV Latuf from pirates
WHEN:Aug 29, 2026
WHERE:Puntland, Somalia
WHY:Sustained pressure from the forces compelled the remaining pirates to abandon the vessel.
