A civilian ship carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza was struck in a drone attack early Friday while sailing in international waters near Malta, Anadolu Ajansi (AA) reported, according to the Freedom Flotilla Coalition.

“At 12.23am Maltese time, a Freedom Flotilla ship was subjected to a drone attack. The front of the vessel was targeted twice, resulting in a fire and a breach in the hull,” the coalition said in a statement.