Somali Pirates in Shootout With Indian Navy Ship
Washington - Authorities in Somalia's Puntland region said Saturday that Somali pirates who hijacked the cargo ship MV Ruen engaged in a shootout with an Indian navy warship in international waters.
Puntland Ports Minister Ahmed Yasin Salah said the pirates - who allegedly hijacked the Maltese-flagged bulk cargo vessel on December 14 - exchanged gunfire with the Indian navy Friday.
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