Action of 28 October 2007

Action of 28 October 2007
Part of the Piracy off the coast of Somalia

Skiff burning after taking 25 mm rounds
Date28 October 2007
Location
Gulf of Aden, off Socotra
Result U.S. victory, captured vessels freed
Belligerents
 United States Somali Pirates
Strength
2 destroyers 1 tanker
2 skiffs
Casualties and losses
None 2 skiffs sunk

The action of 28 October 2007 occurred when United States Navy units acted to interdict Somali piracy in the Indian Ocean region.

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