EU Naval Force Rescues Crew from Somali Pirates
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A ship was attacked by pirates near Somalia. The ship was named Hellas Aphrodite and flew a Malta flag. The European Union sent a naval force to help the ship and its crew.
The naval force found the 24 sailors safe on the tanker. The sailors had locked themselves in a safe room. Special forces from Spain boarded the ship and freed the crew.
The pirates left the ship after the naval force arrived. A helicopter and a drone were used in the operation. The naval force is still watching the area because the pirates are nearby.
Pirate attacks off the coast of Somalia were common in 2011. International naval patrols helped stop many attacks. Recently, pirate attacks have increased again in the area near Somalia.
In 2024, there have been seven attacks off the coast of Somalia. Fishermen in Somalia are afraid of being mistaken for pirates. The Hellas Aphrodite is the first commercial ship seized since May 2024.
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What was the name of the ship attacked by pirates?
The ship was named Hellas Aphrodite.
How many sailors were found safe on the tanker?
The naval force found 24 sailors safe on the tanker.
How many attacks have there been off the coast of Somalia in 2024?
In 2024, there have been seven attacks off the coast of Somalia.
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