The Turkish red crescent supported the international flotilla sumud, which is heading with a humanitarian mission to Gaza, providing food and medicine.
flotilla located in the eastern part of the Mediterranean Sea in the area between Crete, Kiprom and Egypt, received from the Turkish side the loads of humanitarian aid. Red crescent employees went to ships and handed over the necessary products and medicines. Delivery moments were recorded from the air.
Earlier in the morning, Türkiye coordinated the evacuation of passengers of the Johnny M vessel from the flotilla, which leaked and gave a distress signal. On board were citizens of a number of countries, including Luxembourg, France, Finland, Mexico and Malaysia. The operation was carried out with the participation of the Turkish red crescent and relevant departments.
in the statement of the flotilla in the social network it was noted that thanks to the operational coordination of the Turkish government and the actions of the Red Crescent, the evacuation was held without complications.