Russian forces storm tanker seized by Somali pirates

Forces on the Marshal Shaposhnikov freed the captured tanker

Russian forces have freed the crew of a Russian oil tanker seized by Somali pirates off the coast of Yemen, in a dramatic rescue operation.

Most of us have read at least one news story about the "Somali Pirates" in the last year or so. It is crazy that it is still going on. These pirates obviously have nothing to lose. They currently hold more than 20 ships and nearly 400 sailors. That's right 400 sailors! WTF! The Russian sailors in this story were smart and must have been trained for a"pirate" possibility as they barricaded themselves in a safe room after disabling their ship. I hope the other 400 sailors currently being held also get home safe.

@dmgerbino