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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.
11.10.2008, 15:12
Pirates who seized a Ukrainian ship off the Somalian coast around two weeks ago are threatening to blow up the vessel within three days if the 8-million dollar ransom is not paid. The pirates say talks to free the ship have failed.
14.10.2008, 13:10
Pirates holding a Ukrainian cargo ship off the coast of Somalia have extended their ransom payment deadline. Earlier, they were demanding that eight million dollars be paid by Monday night. The hijackers are still threatening to blow up the vessel if the
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The pirates holding a Ukrainian ship off the coast of Somalia have withdrawn their threat to blow up the vessel if a ranson is not paid.
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.
22.10.2008, 17:32
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.
23.10.2008, 06:17
The owner of a Ukrainian freighter hijacked off the Somali cost says he doesn't have enough money to pay the ransom. Earlier there were reports that the pirates were threatening to kill the crew being held captive on boa
27.10.2008, 03:37
The Russian warship 'Neustrashimy' (Fearless) has arrived in the troubled waters off Somalia and has began conducting anti-piracy patrols in the area. Seven NATO vessels are already monitoring the area which is notorious for hijackings.
27.10.2008, 23:16
Negotiators in Kenya are continuing talks with Somali pirates who are holding 20 hostages on board a seized Ukrainian freighter, the Faina. Earlier they issued an ultimatum saying they would kill hostages if a multi-million dollar ransom is not paid by Tu
Published: 18 October, 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
