Kyiv, September 29, 2008.
In the video: armed pirates in a boat, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, boats at sea.
Commentary: Olena Kolobkova, wife of the captain of the Faina, says she knew where the ship was headed; Vasyl Kyrylych, Foreign Ministry spokesman, says there is no evidence of the death of the captain, Vladimir Kolobkov; Ali Ahmad Jama Jingli calls on UN Security Council countries to intervene.
For reference: The cargo ship Faina, which belonged to the Panamanian company Waterlux AG, was hijacked by Somali pirates on September 25, 2008. The entire crew of 21 people, 17 of whom were Ukrainians, were taken captive. The ship was carrying weapons: T-72 tanks, multiple launch rocket systems, and firearms. On February 4, 2009, the pirates received the desired ransom of $3 million 22 thousand, and on February 13, 2009, the Faina and the entire crew returned to Ukraine.