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Indian Navy Thwarts Somali Pirates From Using Ex-MV Ruen For Acts of Piracy (Watch Video)

On Saturday, the Indian Navy thwarted an attempt by Somali pirates to use the ex-MV Ruen ship for high-seas piracy, according to navy officials. The Ruen, hijacked by Somali pirates on December 14, 2023, was intercepted by an Indian Navy warship on March 15.

Indian Navy Thwarts Somali Pirates From Using Ex-MV Ruen For Acts of Piracy (Watch Video)

On Saturday, the Indian Navy thwarted an attempt by Somali pirates to use the ex-MV Ruen ship for high-seas piracy, according to navy officials. The Ruen, hijacked by Somali pirates on December 14, 2023, was intercepted by an Indian Navy warship on March 15. The pirates opened fire on the warship, eliciting a response from the navy. Currently, the Indian Navy is taking measures in line with international law to neutralise the threat from the hijacked vessel. Indian Navy Conducts Airborne Insertion Operations To Boost Anti-Piracy Efforts Over Arabian Sea (See Pics).

Indian Navy Thwarts Piracy Attempts

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