Freedom Flotilla Coalition

In the early hours off Malta, a drone strike significantly damaged one of Freedom Flotilla Coalition’s humanitarian vessels. The attack, carried out in international waters, punctured the hull, allowing water to flood multiple compartments. Simultaneously, incendiary fragments ignited a fire near the bow, which the crew battled until local authorities dispatched a tug and an Armed Forces of Malta patrol vessel. Within an hour, firefighters brought the blaze under control, and all personnel were confirmed safe. Although there were no injuries or fatalities, the ship’s water ingress and structural damage forced the suspension of its Gaza-bound relief mission. Essential food, medicine, and dozens of activists on board were delayed, and the vessel now awaits inspection and repairs before it can resume operations. The incident has highlighted vulnerabilities in maritime humanitarian logistics and underscores the acute risks faced by nonviolent aid missions in contested waters. The Freedom Flotilla Coalition continues to call for international support to safeguard future journeys and ensure uninterrupted delivery of critical supplies to Gaza.

Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/freedom-flotilla-gaza-ship-malta-activists-drone-attack/

TPRM report: https://scoringcyber.rankiteo.com/company/freedom-flotilla-coalition-ffc

"id": "fre300050225",
"linkid": "freedom-flotilla-coalition-ffc",
"type": "Cyber Attack",
"date": "5/2025",
"severity": "25",
"impact": "1",
"explanation": "Attack without any consequences"

{'affected_entities': [{'industry': 'Humanitarian Aid',
                        'location': 'International Waters off Malta',
                        'name': 'Freedom Flotilla Coalition',
                        'type': 'Non-profit Organization'}],
 'attack_vector': 'Drone',
 'description': 'A drone strike significantly damaged one of Freedom Flotilla '
                'Coalition’s humanitarian vessels in international waters off '
                'Malta, causing structural damage and a fire.',
 'impact': {'downtime': ['Suspension of Gaza-bound relief mission'],
            'operational_impact': ['Delay in delivery of essential food, '
                                   'medicine, and dozens of activists']},
 'lessons_learned': ['Vulnerabilities in maritime humanitarian logistics',
                     'Acute risks faced by nonviolent aid missions in '
                     'contested waters'],
 'recommendations': ['International support to safeguard future journeys',
                     'Ensure uninterrupted delivery of critical supplies to '
                     'Gaza'],
 'response': {'containment_measures': ['Firefighters brought the blaze under '
                                       'control'],
              'remediation_measures': ['Vessel awaits inspection and repairs'],
              'third_party_assistance': ['Local authorities',
                                         'Armed Forces of Malta patrol '
                                         'vessel']},
 'title': 'Drone Strike on Humanitarian Vessel',
 'type': 'Drone Strike'}