Spanish Frigate Repels Ship Used By Somali Pirates

A pirated vessel off the coast of Somalia has attacked a Spanish frigate that was escorting a ship chartered by the African Union mission in Somalia (AMISOM), reports the E.U. Naval Force (EUNAVFOR).

The Infanta Cristina was escorting MV Petra 1 when the Spanish ship was attacked Sunday by a vessel identified as the MV Izumi. The Izumi was captured by pirates on Oct. 10.

The frigate placed herself between the Izumi and the Petra 1, ultimately driving off the pirates,...