In mid-March, the Indian Navy’s marine commando force (MARCOS) successfully rescued 17 sailors and cargo ships captured by Somali pirates in the Red Sea area near Yemen since late last year. .
In a post on social network All 35 pirates were forced to surrender. The impressive video released shows images of Indian commandos parachuting from a plane into the sea near a cargo ship. With the support of a destroyer, patrol boat and drones, MARCOS members quickly approached, surrounded and captured the robbers, safely rescuing all hostages.
Previously, in January, MARCOS also carried out a successful search and rescue campaign for the cargo ship MV Lila Norfolk that was controlled by Somali pirates, rescuing 21 crew members.
CNN quoted expert John Bradford of an international organization as saying: “The success of the campaign shows that the Indian Navy is an elite force in training, command, control and other tasks… What’s impressive about the rescue operation is that they minimized risks and smoothly coordinated forces including warships, drones and marine commandos.”
Military helicopters fly above cargo ship MV Ruen during the Indian Navy’s anti-piracy campaign, March 16. Photo: Indian Ministry of Defense
MARCOS is an elite force of the Indian Navy established in 1987. This force is capable of conducting night attacks and applying many different tactics to approach and destroy targets without being exposed. detect. The Indian Navy protects trade routes passing through the Arabian Sea, Persian Gulf and Somalia, where piracy often occurs. Therefore, MARCOS members must undergo rigorous training to carry out large operations quickly. They have the ability to participate in coordinated attacks on land, air and sea, are equipped with advanced weapons and above all, have “unparalleled” courage and acumen in handling situations.
Experts fear the unstable security situation in the Red Sea due to attacks by Yemen-based Houthi rebels on commercial ships could tie up international forces and create opportunities for Somali pirates. raging, threatening to cause billions of dollars worth of damage to the global economy. In that context, MARCOS India has emerged as a special force capable of suppressing piracy and restoring order and justice in this dangerous sea.
HAI LE