Ships of the Sumud Flotilla experienced continued drone activity and reported explosions off the coast of Crete between 3:34 AM and 6:34 AM UTC on September 24th, 2025. The flotilla reported at least 12 explosions across 9 boats during the early hours of the day. Footage shared online, including a video posted to X by user @OnlinePalEng, depicts an attack on the flotilla, showing a flash bang from the vessel Taigete, which sustained damage to its main sail. Earlier in the reporting window, a person aboard the Yulara was reportedly sprayed with chemicals from a drone attack but sustained no injuries. The ships have concentrated off Crete under clear skies, with numerous drones observed passing overhead and captains coordinating positions, as crews remain on high alert. These events follow earlier reports from September 23rd concerning communications jamming and the alleged deployment of explosive devices against the flotilla off Crete. A social media post from user @davidrkadler between 10:37 PM and 11:06 PM UTC on September 23rd, 2025, indicated a state of alert and communications jamming, a situation also mentioned by user Heidi Bachram. The incidents occur against a backdrop of regional tensions. US President Donald Trump recently described his meeting with Arab and Muslim leaders in Jerusalem concerning the Gaza conflict as "great." Discussions also involve French President Emmanuel Macron's engagement on the war and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's announcement of a potential motion to recognize a Palestinian state.
