Agency reports have it that eight sailors; seven Russians and one Ukranian, have been released about one month after being captured on a cargo ship.
The sailors were said to have been captured and held by Nigerian pirates, but according to a human rights activist in Crimea, were released on Sunday after discussions between the ship owners and pirates.
According to Interfax news agency, Pavel Butsay, the activist who made the freedom of the sailors public, said they were at a Frankfurt airport and are likely to return home in the coming week.
Although he refused to reveal the amount that was paid, Butsay confirmed that a ransom was paid to ensure the freedom of the 'innocent' sailors.
West Africa's waters, especially along Nigeria where many pirates have their origin, have been classified as some of the world's most dangerous as several attacks and ransom have happened in recent times.
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