Counterpiracy Flagship Comes Under Fire Off Somalia\’s Coast

From a Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe News Release

MONS, Belgium, Oct. 25, 2012 – The flagship for NATO\’s Ocean Shield counterpiracy mission came under sustained fire from suspected pirates off Somalia\’s coast yesterday, Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe officials reported today.

The Dutch warship HNMLS Rotterdam was attacked while conducting routine surveillance, officials said.

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