Nautica was in area patrolled by international anti - piracy task force . The pirates originally asked for a $ 35 million ransom , but lowered their demand to $ 20 million , he said . Two small boats appeared and tried to intercept it , spokesman said . One of the boats closed to within 100 meters and fired eight rifle shots . Report : News reached Sunday over hijacked Ukrainian arms ship .
Nautica was in area patrolled by international anti - piracy task force . Two small boats appeared and tried to intercept it , spokesman said . One of the boats closed to within 100 meters and fired eight rifle shots . Report : News reached Sunday over hijacked Ukrainian arms ship .