- Unknown reconnaissance drones flying at medium altitude over sailing area of Sumud Flotilla in Mediterranean waters, says on-board journalist ISTANBUL The Global Sumud Flotilla that is sailing to challenge Israel’s blockade of Gaza announced early Wednesday that its vessels are now around 121 nautical miles (225 kilometers) from the besieged enclave. “Unidentified vessels approached a number of boats in the Flotilla, some with their lights off,” the flotilla said in a statement on Telegram. “