Atalanta's Norwegian ship comes under fire

(B2) Several shots were exchanged between Somali "fishermen" and the Norwegian ship, part of the European anti-piracy force Eunavfor Atalanta. On Saturday night, the Fridjof Nansen was close to the Somali coast, 12 miles east of Caluula, a village in northeastern Somalia (in the autonomous region of Puntland). "A known area - according to Atalanta - for illegal pirating activities". The visit boat carried out a check of several fishing dhows. Everything was going well for the first control boats which "were cooperative". Approaching the fourth, shots were suddenly fired in the direction of the Norwegian sailors. They responded immediately and put themselves at a safe distance to avoid climbing, at a distance of about 1000 meters. No Norwegians were injured. On the other hand, Somali sources quoted by AFP report two people killed - a Somali and a Yemeni - as well as three wounded - including two Yemenis. Information not confirmed, but not denied at Atalanta HQ in Northwood. Norwegians "put themselves at a good distance of about 1000 meters. Also they could not confirm the information on the wounded (if there were any) and they continued their task of accompanying the PAM boats".