Greta Thunberg's Freedom Flotilla ‘attacked'? Crew claims drones dropped white substance on them
The Gaza Freedom Flotilla, carrying Greta Thunberg and 11 other activists, was allegedly attacked by drones that sprayed the vessel with a 'white paint-like substance.
'The 'Madleen' is currently under assault in international waters. Quadcopters are surrounding the ship, spraying it with a white paint-like substance. Communications are jammed, and disturbing sounds are being played over the radio,' the flotilla said in a post on Instagram.
According to Al Jazeera, contact was lost with the Madleen after it was allegedly intercepted by Israeli commandos in international waters on Sunday.
Huwaida Arraf, co-founder of the International Solidarity Movement, confirmed that they too have lost contact with the vessel.
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