Turkish, Somali forces free pirate-seized vessel in Somalia
- Turkey’s navy and Somali armed forces have freed a hijacked vessel in Somali waters and killed 14 alleged pirates following a battle that lasted several days, Somalia’s government said on Saturday.
- "During the 10-day operation, four boats used by the pirates were destroyed and 14 pirates were killed," said a Somali Defense Ministry statement.
- "The sustained military pressure finally forced the remaining pirates to abandon the ship.
Confirmed
- Turkey’s navy and Somali armed forces have freed a hijacked vessel in Somali waters and killed 14 alleged pirates following a battle that lasted several days, Somalia’s government said on Saturday.
- "During the 10-day operation, four boats used by the pirates were destroyed and 14 pirates were killed," said a Somali Defense Ministry statement.
- "The sustained military pressure finally forced the remaining pirates to abandon the ship.
Sources: DW, Al Jazeera