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The Maltese ship the MV Ruen, taken back from Somali pirates off the Indian coast. Indian Navy on X / AFP
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Pirates are detained by the Indian Navy during a rescue operation for the hijacked ship MV Ruen on March 16. Spokespersonnavy on X / Reuters
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Indian Navy officers evacuate the crew members of the MV Ruen. Spokespersonnavy on X / Reuters
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The hijacked ship MV Ruen. Indian Navy on X / AP
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An armed man aboard the MV Ruen. Indian Navy on X / AP
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The Maltese ship the MV Ruen, taken back from Somali pirates off the Indian coast. Indian Navy on X / AFP
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Pirates are detained by the Indian Navy during a rescue operation for the hijacked ship MV Ruen on March 16. Spokespersonnavy on X / Reuters
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Indian Navy officers evacuate the crew members of the MV Ruen. Spokespersonnavy on X / Reuters
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The hijacked ship MV Ruen. Indian Navy on X / AP
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An armed man aboard the MV Ruen. Indian Navy on X / AP
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The Maltese ship the MV Ruen, taken back from Somali pirates off the Indian coast. Indian Navy on X / AFP
Indian Navy intercepts Somali pirates aboard hijacked ship MV Ruen
The pirates are suspected of using the cargo carrier to launch attacks on other ships
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16 March, 2024
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