Russia Sends Warship to Somalia Coast to Fight Piracy -- Voice Of AmericaThe Russian navy says it is sending a warship to Somalia's coast after pirates there seized a Ukrainian cargo ship carrying tanks and other military hardware, as well as crew.
In a statement Friday, Russian Navy spokesman Igor Dygalo says Russia will periodically send its ships to areas prone to maritime piracy in an effort to protect Russian citizens.
Ukraine's foreign ministry says three Russians are among the 21 member crew seized aboard the captured cargo ship.
The Russian news agency, Interfax, reports the ship was carrying military hardware, including 30 T-72 tanks and spare parts for armored vehicles.
Dygalo says the warship left a base in the Baltic Sea Wednesday, a day before the Ukrainian ship was seized.
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More News On Somali Piracy
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Russia sends warship after Somali pirates seize vessel -- AFP
My Comment: The Russians are not going to be as polite as everyone else. Expect pirate ships to be sunked when spotted.