In Somalia, Turkish and Somali forces freed the MV LUTUF, a Turkish vessel hijacked by pirates on August 17. The operation involved destroying four pirate boats and resulted in the deaths of 14 alleged pirates. The successful rescue was part of a defense cooperation agreement between Somalia and Turkey, aimed at combating piracy and enhancing maritime security.
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