Somali pirates boarded a ship carrying tanks and weapons that they have seized and are now surrounded by at least three foreign warships.

One is the American US destroyer USS Howard, another is from Russia but i couldn't find the nationality of the other. the pirates said they were not afraid and had enough food to withstand a siege.

The ship that was taken by the pirates consisted of multiple battletanks and chemicals. The pirates contacted navy and news by satellite phone sayin' that his group wanted a ransom of $20m. and were not interested in the weapons. Earlier, the pirates had demanded $35m. they admitted that one of the kidnapped sailors had died, but said this was from natural causes.

Meanwhile, the kenyan govt. has insisted that the shipment of 33 72-T tanks on board were destined for its military. This all sounds fishy and im sure will come under investigation.

Arrrghh!!,

Eastside_Dave