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A Malta-flagged tanker, Hellas Aphrodite, was attacked by Somali pirates but all 24 crew members were rescued safely by the EU naval force ESPS Victoria, amid a resurgence of piracy off Somalia's coast after years of decline, raising concerns about regional maritime security.
A European Union naval force successfully rescued the Maltese-flagged tanker Hellas Aphrodite from Somali pirates, with the crew safe and no injuries reported. The operation involved a show of force that caused the pirates to flee, and ongoing efforts are underway to intercept the pirates' mother ship and dhow. Despite a decline in piracy incidents since 2011, recent attacks indicate the threat persists in the region.
The European Union's maritime security force has reported that a Maltese-flagged cargo ship, the Ruen, which was hijacked last week in the Arabian Sea with 18 crew members on board, has now moved towards the coast of Somalia. The hijackers remain in control of the vessel, and their identity and demands are unknown. One crew member has been evacuated for medical care. The Indian Navy, along with a Spanish frigate and a Japanese naval vessel, is monitoring the situation, and a drone is being used by the EU force for surveillance. Somali pirates are suspected to be behind the hijacking, as piracy incidents in the region have been on the rise.