Armed pirates have seized a tanker in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Somalia, according to reports from Somalias Dalsan TV.
Preliminary information suggests the attack was carried out by Somali pirates near the Puntland region in northeastern Somalia. The tanker was reportedly en route from the port of Berbera to Mogadishu at the time of the incident.
Authorities have not yet disclosed the vessels name, flag, or ownership. Details regarding the crew and the exact circumstances of the hijacking remain under investigation.
Although international naval operations have significantly reduced piracy off the Somali coast in recent years, the region is still considered a high-risk area for global shipping.
