Multiple Ships Boarded by Pirates in Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean, Spanish Warship Investigating Possible Hijacking

A Spanish navy warship is en route to investigate a suspected pirate attack off the coast of Somalia, after receiving an alert about the Maltese-flagged commercial vessel Ruen potentially being hijacked. If confirmed, this would be the first successful hijacking by Somali pirates since 2017. The Spanish warship Victoria has been dispatched to gather more information and evaluate further actions, while EUNAVFOR is coordinating with international naval forces. British maritime security company Ambrey believes the Ruen has been hijacked, and a member of a pirate group in Somalia claims that six pirates have captured a ship and are bringing it to the coast of Puntland.