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2010-05-06 Africa Horn

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Posted by Fred 2010-05-06 00:00|| || Front Page|| [2 views ] Top
File under: Pirates

#1 probably not a solid career move.

Posted by abu do you love 2010-05-06 00:22|| 2010-05-06 00:22|| Front Page Top

#2 And then the Russians take it back by force and take the pirates back to Moscow for prosecution

Good job , showing the west how its done . In retrospect , its embarassing for us really

Posted by Oscar 2010-05-06 05:38|| 2010-05-06 05:38|| Front Page Top

#3 And then the Russians take it back by force and take the pirates back to Moscow for prosecution

Alternatively, the Somali village from which the pirates came gets a Spetsnaz visit.

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2010-05-06 06:20|| 2010-05-06 06:20|| Front Page Top

#4 The latter might be more effective, providing the locals realize who did it.

Posted by lotp 2010-05-06 07:20|| 2010-05-06 07:20|| Front Page Top

#5 both would be preferable ..

I would hate to be a Somalian in a Russian gulag knowing my actions caused my village to be destroyed

Posted by Oscar 2010-05-06 07:28|| 2010-05-06 07:28|| Front Page Top

#6 As of the news this morning Russian Commandos got it back.

Posted by Deacon Blues 2010-05-06 07:38|| 2010-05-06 07:38|| Front Page Top

#7
AFP says the Rooskies killed one and captured 10. I would have expected those numbers to be reversed.

Maybe they were trying for NATOs new "Most Restrained Soldier" award.

Posted by Parabellum 2010-05-06 08:11|| http://sidemeat.wordpress.com/ 2010-05-06 08:11|| Front Page Top

#8 How many digits remained on the captured 10? Fewer than 100, I suspect

Posted by lex 2010-05-06 10:16|| 2010-05-06 10:16|| Front Page Top

#9 Retaken.

Posted by newc 2010-05-06 10:23|| 2010-05-06 10:23|| Front Page Top

#10 More ...
"The tanker crew (of 23 Russians) had taken refuge in a safe room, disabled the engine and called for help. One of the nearest warships was a Russian frigate with commando detachment on board."

Posted by newc 2010-05-06 10:55|| 2010-05-06 10:55|| Front Page Top

#11 Unamused.

/Will break you

Posted by Mizzou Mafia 2010-05-06 11:14|| 2010-05-06 11:14|| Front Page Top

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