The U.S. has accused Russia of harassing its military drones in Syria, with Air Force Lt. Gen. Alexus Grynkewich saying that three Russian fighter jets dropped parachute flares in front of the drones, forcing them to conduct evasive maneuvers. This is the latest in a series of similar incidents, with the U.S. accusing Russia of attempting to disrupt its operations in Syria. The U.S. has called on Russia to adhere to international norms and protocols in its interactions with U.S. aircraft, though it is unclear how the U.S. will respond to the latest incident.
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This article reports on a sea disaster in southern Greece, where a fishing boat carrying migrants capsized and sank, resulting in 78 confirmed deaths. 104 passengers have been saved so far, but hundreds may still be trapped below deck. The search for survivors is ongoing, with the help of the Greek coast guard, Frontex, and the Hellenic Navy. This incident highlights the dangers faced by migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea, with over 1,000 people estimated to have died or gone missing in the Mediterranean this year.
At least 32 people have died off the coast of southern Greece after a fishing boat carrying dozens of migrants capsized and sank. The Greek coast guard has rescued 104 people so far, but it is unclear how many remain missing at sea. This incident is a tragic reminder of the dangers faced by migrants attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea in search of a better life.
On Tuesday, a Tunisian naval guard opened fire at the Ghriba synagogue on the Mediterranean island of Djerba, killing four people and wounding nine others. The attack is the first on foreign visitors to Tunisia since 2015, and has sparked fear among the population. The Tunisian government has condemned the attack and is currently investigating the incident, urging people to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activity.
Italian authorities have made a major drug bust in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Sicily, seizing nearly two tons of cocaine worth around 400 million euros (nearly $450 million). The drugs were found in 70 waterproof packages connected with netting and a signaling light device during a routine surveillance flight on Sunday. The bust is one of the largest ever carried out in the country, and the Financial Police are continuing to investigate the incident.
On Monday, a magnitude 6.3 aftershock struck the Syria-Turkey border, causing panic and damaging buildings in the nearby city of Antakya. Eight people were injured and three people were killed, according to Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay. The aftershock comes two weeks after a magnitude 7.2 earthquake killed 46,000 people and injured more than 1,000 in the same region. The USGS is continuing to monitor the situation and provide updates.