EU Forces Conduct Their First Mainland Raid In Somalia

Up to 10 European Union ships are on patrol off the Horn of Africa

Somali Piracy: EU Forces In First Mainland Raid -- BBC

EU naval forces have conducted their first raid on pirate bases on the Somali mainland, saying they have destroyed several boats.

The EU forces were transported by helicopter to the pirate bases near the port of Haradhere.

Anti-piracy forces have been reluctant to attack mainland bases, fearing for the crew of captured ships.

Somalia-based pirates have seized vessels across the Indian Ocean and demand huge ransoms for their release.

They are believed to be holding about 17 ships and 300 crew.

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My Comment: One has to wonder what took the EU so long to react.