Another possible Ukrainian arms shipment seized
Published: 18 June, 2009, 23:08
Nigerian special services have seized a plane reportedly carrying arms from Ukraine to Equatorial Guinea.
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Published: 18 June, 2009, 23:08
Nigerian special services have seized a plane reportedly carrying arms from Ukraine to Equatorial Guinea.
