The pirates, seized Ukrainian ship off the coast of Somalia, demanded a ransom, said on Saturday agency Reuters.
As reported today, the head of the Eastern Branch Support Program for seafarers Andrew Mvangura, "bandits require 35 million dollars for the abduction of 25 September, the Ukrainian ship Faina, on board which is arming for the Kenyan Army, including T-72 tanks, grenade launchers and ammunition. His crew consists of 17 Ukrainians, three Russians and a citizen of Latvia.
The pirates, seized off the coast of Somalia Ukrainian ship, carrying T-72 tanks for the Kenyan army, warned against any attempt to discourage force crew members.
In an interview with BBC Somali Service the man, named Dzhanuna Ali Jama and claimed that the ship represents invaders Fiana, said that pirates in principle ready to engage in negotiations on purchase of the Government of Kenya.
In addition, pirates seized a Greek tanker loaded with chemicals. The seizure occurred the evening of Friday, September 26. On board were 19 people.
Today, for a ransom of 2 million dollars has been released Malaysian vessel Bunga Melati 5. The money was delivered to Malaysian Navy ship sent to patrol the area. In addition, the previous evening had been released captured July 20, the Japanese ship "MV Stella Maris, also for the ransom of 2 million dollars.
Currently, according to the International Maritime Bureau, in captivity at the pirates are more than 300 seafarers on 15 vessels. The territorial waters of Somalia are considered among the most dangerous in the world in terms of piracy. Efforts by the international community to combat the bandits have not yet yielded the expected results.
In the region sent several warships from different countries, including the sloop Baltic Fleet of Russia "fearless". However, observers point out that their actions could lead to even more confusion, as each ship would carry out its tasks.
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