Russia to send troops to join the Ant-piracy operation in Somalia coast

The commander of the Russian navy deployed at the coast of Somalia said the troops that were deployed earlier have finished their mandate and now new troops are coming to take their place.

He said the returning troops have done a lot in curbing piracy in the Indian Ocean

He added during their stay they rescued several ships which have been under attack from Somali pirates.

These fresh troops are coming at a time when Europe have stepped up the war on Somali pirates they for the first time authorized their troops to pursue Somali pirates onshore.

Source: The voice of Russia