Nine sailors released from pirate captivity in Senegal, including two Ukrainians – MFA

on December 25, 2025, nine sailors were released from pirate captivity, including two Ukrainian citizens. About reported Department of Consular Service of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine.

It is noted that the return of the crew was made possible through the joint efforts of the shipowner, its representatives and the assistance of the Embassy of Ukraine in the Republic of Senegal.

The department recalled that the attack on the Portuguese-flagged vessel occurred on December 3 in the territorial waters of Equatorial Guinea. Then the pirates captured nine crew members, including two Ukrainians.

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