Greek Vessel With Russian Nationals Captured Off Libyan Waters

A nine-man Greek vessel with three Russian nationals on board was captured off the coast of Libya, Russian television reported Thursday, citing officials.

MOSCOW (Sputnik) — Five Ukrainians and one Greek national were aboard the captured vessel in addition to the three Russians, the network added.

"The Greek ship 'Panomaris' was captured off the Libyan coast," the Zvezda television channel reported, citing Sevastopol human rights commissioner Pavel Butsai.