One Down... Many More To Go.

Lexi Chase

A patrolling Indian navy frigate took out one of the pirates' "Mother Ships" off the coast of Oman. The Mother Ship, used by the pirates to transport crew members and smaller ships (speed boats) out to deep sea, was recognized by the frigate, who ordered an immediate search. As expected, the pirate crew threatened to blow up the Indian naval ship, and began to retaliate via open fire. The Indian frigate, which is a "400-foot war machine," was armed with cruise missiles, surface-to-air-missiles, and six-barreled 30mm machine guns. Navy officials did not report how long the fighting took place, but in the end, the pirate's Mother Ship was sunk. The Mother Ship underwent a series of explosions, which are assumed to be a result of the Indian navy's shots interacting with the pirate's on-board ammunition. The pirate's death rate is thus far inconclusive.