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07.10.2008, 13:03
The Somalian pirates who seized a Ukrainian ship carrying military cargo have agreed to cut down their ransom demands. They also showed the crew to a U.S. Navy ship blocking the hijacked ‘Faina’ vessel to prove they are still alive.
14.10.2008, 21:39
The crew of the Ukrainian freighter held by pirates off the Somali coast may be running out of vital supplies. Authorities in Kiev are looking at ways of getting food and water to those on board. The ship, carrying tanks and other weapons from Ukraine to
15.10.2008, 19:22
The pirates holding a Ukrainian ship off the coast of Somalia have withdrawn their threat to blow up the vessel if a ranson is not paid.
18.10.2008, 05:44
Relatives of the crew of a Ukrainian freighter seized by pirates off the Somali coast say they have collected enough money to pay the ransom. Families of the 17 Ukrainians on board the arms ship say the cash came from the Party of Regions and its leader V
21.10.2008, 15:49
The Russian frigate ‘Fearless’ is crossing the Suez Canal near the Somalian coast to join an international naval task force fighting sea piracy. It will take part in the operation to track the Ukrainian ship ‘Faina’, captured nearly a month ago.
29.10.2008, 07:09
On a mission to save Christmas, UK authorities are about to launch a battle against Somali pirates who are threatening shipping in the Gulf of Aden. The British Royal Navy is to be authorised to seize any suspected ships and persons in the waters off the
Published: 22 October, 2008, 17:32
Edited: 21 September, 2009, 12:30
Negotiations with Somali pirates, holding the Ukrainian vessel Faina hostage are continuing, according to Ukraine's Foreign Ministry. There are reports the pirates could kill the crew on Thursday.
