More Russian ships heading to Gulf of Aden to combat piracy

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25 Feb 2010

The Russian Pacific Fleet has sent more ships to the Indian Ocean to protect civilian vessels from pirate attacks in the Gulf of Aden. The large anti-submarine ship the Marshal Shaposhnikov, a tugboat and the Pechenga tanker have set out for Somali coasts, carrying marines and deck helicopters, the Pacific Fleet informed Interfax.
The current mission will be the fourth to have been sent to the pirate-stricken Gulf of Aden.

Source: Interfax