MOSCOW, Sept. 9 (Bernama-Sputnik/RIA Novosti) -- The Global Sumud Flotilla, in which Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg is participating, heading to the Gaza Strip, was allegedly attacked by a drone, Sputnik/RIA Novosti reported.
Nonetheless, the flotilla verified the safety of all its passengers and crew.
"The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) confirms that one of its main boats, known as the Family Boat – that was carrying GSF Steering Committee members, was struck by a drone in Tunisian waters. The boat is sailing under the Portuguese flag," the flotilla said in a statement on Instagram page.
All passengers and crew are safe, it added.
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