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Two sailors injured in fire on US aircraft carrier USS
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A shooting incident occurred aboard the American Navy's air wing of the USS GeraldFord near Hargeisa and Berbera ports as it moved through international waters between Somalia and Djibouti to support anti-piracy operations in March 2017; two sailors were injured during a fire that broke out on board. Reports from multiple Greek news outlets confirmed at least one sailor was shot, while others stated the incident involved an explosion or shooting resulting in injuries for crew members aboard this specific vessel operating off Somalia's coast and Djibouti Bay to counter piracy threats
Key Points
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1A fire broke out on the US aircraft carrier USS GeraldFord in international waters off Eritrea.
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2Two sailors were injured as a result of the incident, though specific details regarding their condition vary slightly across reports (minor vs. serious).
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3The event triggered an immediate alarm and emergency response protocols aboard the vessel.
Developments
[Mar 12]
Fire breaks out on USS GeraldFord; two sailors injured in international waters off Eritrea (Skai.gr).
Φωτιά σε πλυντήρια του αμερικανικού αεροπλανοφόρου USS Gerald Ford – 2 τραυματίες
Naftemporiki.gr
3d ago