Pirates seize Ukrainian ship with battle tanks, holds crew hostage

LONDON — Somali pirates have captured more than 30 Russian T-72 main battle tanks bound for Kenya.

The East African Seafarers' Assistance Programme said Somali pirates attacked a Ukrainian ship that was carrying Russian-origin T-72s. The maritime organization, based in Kenya, said the MBT shipment was headed for Kenya when it was hijacked on Sept. 25. [READ MORE]