Somali Pirates who seized a Ukrainian ship carrying 33 T72 battle tanks - apparantly bound for the autonomous government of South Sudan - yesterday warned against any attempt by Western navies to rescue the vessel's weapons cargo or its crew.
As Somali cargo ship hi-jackers dmand an £18m ransom after tanks and weapons are seized, Fred Bridgland reports on a deepening crisis
Somali Pirates who seized a Ukrainian ship carrying 33 T72 battle tanks - apparantly bound for the autonomous government of South Sudan - yesterday warned against any attempt by Western navies to rescue the vessel's weapons cargo or its crew.