pirates

No Ukrainians on board tanker attacked by pirates off Nigeria coast – Ukraine's MFA

The information has been confirmed by the ship owner.

16:05, 12.03.2021

Zelensky meets crew released from pirate captivity in Africa

The sailors were released in late January, thanks to the joint efforts of Ukrainian diplomats and intelligence operatives.

15:20, 13.02.2021

Nigerian pirates release six Ukrainian sailors (Photo, video)

Pirates attacked the Stevia cargo vessel off the coast of Nigeria.

20:30, 30.01.2021

Six Ukrainian sailors captured amid pirate attack on vessel off Nigeria

Diplomats are taking measures to free the Ukrainian citizens.

20:54, 19.12.2020

Pirates attack vessel off Nigeria, kidnap six Ukrainian sailors – MFA

The owner and operator of the vessel are creating an operational headquarters.

23:53, 18.07.2020

Seven Ukrainian sailors released from pirate captivity in Africa

Their vessel was heading from the port of Lomé (Togo) to the port of Libreville (Gabon) when pirates attacked.

11:00, 25.05.2020

Pirates attack container ship off Benin, kidnap Ukrainian crewman – MFA

The Ukrainian national's whereabouts remain unknown.

19:20, 21.04.2020