Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
A sanctioned vessel that was previously reported to have transported weapons for Russian mercenaries has been traversing ports on the African west coast since March. Experts told Bellingcat that the unusual set of movements warrants scrutiny, especially as the ship is under sanction and is previously reported to have shipped arms.
Read the full story here: bellingcat.com/news/africa/2026/08/25/patria-sanctioned-russian-vessel-russia-us-africa-cameroon-gabon-lagos-nigeria/?utm_source=youtube
#russia #russianews #shiptracking #maritime #osint #cameroon #nigeria #gabon #mali
A sanctioned vessel that was previously reported to have transported weapons for Russian mercenaries has been traversing ports on the African west coast since March. Experts told Bellingcat that the unusual set of movements warrants scrutiny, especially as the ship is under sanction and is previously reported to have shipped arms.
Read the full story here: bellingcat.com/news/africa/2026/08/25/patria-sanctioned-russian-vessel-russia-us-africa-cameroon-gabon-lagos-nigeria/?utm_source=youtube
#russia #russianews #shiptracking #maritime #osint #cameroon #nigeria #gabon #mali
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