Russia's navy says a warship on anti-piracy patrol off Somalia will be replaced soon. Russia sent the missile frigate Neustrashimy, or Intrepid, after pirates seized a Ukrainian ship carrying tanks in September. The ship from Russia's Northern Fleet has been escorting freighters and the navy says it has helped thwart at least two pirate attacks.
Navy spokesman Capt. Igor Dygalo said Tuesday that the Intrepid will remain in the region through the end of December and be replaced by a ship from Russia's Pacific Fleet. The navy previously said it would replace the Neustrashimy with another ship and continue the Russian presence off Somalia.
Navy spokesman Capt. Igor Dygalo said Tuesday that the Intrepid will remain in the region through the end of December and be replaced by a ship from Russia's Pacific Fleet. The navy previously said it would replace the Neustrashimy with another ship and continue the Russian presence off Somalia.