Somali Pirates in Shootout With Indian Navy Ship

People with weapons stand on board the Maltese-flagged bulk cargo vessel Ruen seized by Somali pirates, which was intercepted by the Indian navy at sea, in this handout photo released on March 16, 2024. (SpokespersonNavy via X via Reuters) This photograph shared by the Indian navy on the X platform shows the hijacked ship Ruen on March 16, 2024.

Authorities in Somalia's Puntland region said Saturday that Somali pirates who hijacked the cargo ship MV Ruen engaged in a shootout with an Indian navy warship in international waters.