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Russia caught shipping weapons and suspected spies to Africa aboard civilian cessels
Russia has been using civilian cargo vessels in order to transport military equipment and suspected undercover intelligence operatives to Africa, with 28 persons believed to have traveled under fabricated identities aboard vessels carrying supplies for Russian military operations. According to a joint investigation published on Oct 19, 2026, by the Dossier Center, Follow the Money, Süddeutsche Zeitung, Danwatch, and Delfi, the suspected operatives sailed aboard on the whole seven Russian cargo vessels with military equipment, which was primarily intended for Russia’s Africa Corps, a Defense Ministry-controlled formation that replaced the Wagner mercenary group. The names, dates of birth, and identity document numbers of these people could not be found in publicly available records or leaked databases. They were likely Russian intelligence personnel operating under cover identities. The investigation found that the passengers used Russian passports without biometric chips. Several documents differed only in their final digits, while two carried consecutive numbers, suggesting they may have been issued together as part of a coordinated operation. The documents displayed characteristics associated with passports used in intelligence operations. Analysts at US-based security research organization C4ADS also concluded that the passengers’ personal information appeared to have been fabricated. One of the shipments involved the 'Sabetta' (IMO: 9347061), which arrived at the port of Conakry on March 19 and delivered approximately 50 military and support vehicles, including armoured vehicles and fuel tankers. The equipment was subsequently transported overland to Mali, where Russia’s Africa Corps maintains a military presence. Four passengers aboard the 'Sabetta' had identity details that investigators could not verify through other available records. The vessel is owned by Severny Proekt, a Russian company involved in state defense contracts and special projects for the state nuclear corporation Rosatom. The investigation also identified three roro vessels, the 'Adler' (IMO: 9179854), 'Ascalon' (IMO 9198226) and 'Baltic Leader' (IMO: 9220639, which were operated by the MG-Flot, a Russian shipping company sanctioned by the USA and European Union over activities linked to Iran and supplies supporting Russian drone production. Three additional cargo vessels, the 'Mikhail Britnev' (IMO: 9081370), 'Mys Zhelaniya' (IMO: 9366110) and 'Siyanie Severa' (IMO: 9250385), were also identified as part of the maritime network. The 'Siyanie Severa' had previously transported grain from temporarily occupied Ukrainian territories. The vessels frequently switched off their AIS transponders during voyages to Africa, making their movements more difficult to track. Russia may have deployed personnel from the Federal Security Service (FSB) or military intelligence agency (GRU) to accompany the shipments because of the sensitive military cargo. The suspected intelligence operatives could have been tasked with monitoring crews and preventing vessels from complying with potential orders to stop issued by European authorities. Approximately 15 Ukrainian drone specialists have been operating in Mali, providing training and operational support to local forces fighting Russia’s Africa Corps. Ukrainian personnel have also conducted drone operations in Sudan and Libya, targeting Russian-linked military and maritime activities. Report with photos: https://united24media.com/world/russia-caught-shipping-weapons-and-suspected-undercover-spies-to-africa-aboard-civilian-vessels-23571
Sanctioned Russian ship broke down in Kattegat
Swedish and Danish authorities have been dealing with the 'Adler' since Dec 20, 2025. The vessel, which is subject to sanctions for arms shipments, suffered an engine failure at the northern entrance to the Øresund strait. The ship was en route from the Russian port of Bronka, near St. Petersburg, where it had sailed on Dec 15, towards the North Sea with no destination given, when its engine failed. The ship eventually anchored a few miles off the Swedish coast in pos. 56° 15' N 012° 29 E off Nyhamnslage north of north Höganäs in Skåne. The Swedish Coast Guard reported that there were problems with the ship's propulsion system. The Coast Guard's emergency tug "Poseidon-KBV 001" took position near the Russian vessel. Other Coast Guard units wee on standby nearby. During the night, Swedish customs, with the support of the Coastguard, boarded and searched the ship. The inspection was continued on Dec 21. On the afternoon, the Swedish authorities left the ship, and it was allowed to leave Swedish waters on the evening. After repairs to the propulsion system have been carried out initially using onboard resources, the ship resumed its voyage on Dec 22 towards the North Sea with AIS status "for orders". The "Adler" belongs to the Moscow-based shipping company M Leasing, which is subject to EU and US sanctions. Founded in 2021, the M Leasing is suspected of transporting weapons on behalf of the Russian government. The "Adler" has recently sailed to North Africa several times and transported weapons. Reports with photos: https://www.expressen.se/nyheter/sverige/tullverket-och-kustbevakningen--har-bordat-ryska-fartyget/ https://www.tv4.se/artikel/5NrKS7kmERcJgwweOKn7rr/tullverket-har-bordat-ryskt-fartyg https://www.svd.se/a/WvbR62/tullverket-har-bordat-ryskt-fartyg-utanfor-hoganas https://www.kustbevakningen.se/nyheter/tullkontroll-av-ryskt-fartyg-norr-om-hoganas/
Allision in Brunsbüttel
On Feb 24, 2020, at 12.55 p.m. the 'Adler' allided with the new Northern lock of the Kiel Canal in Brunsbüttel. Upon entering she hit the middle wall with the stern, thereby damaging it. The vessel was enroute from Nemrut Bay to St. Petersburg with an ETA as of Feb 28. After the damage was investigated, it was allowed to start the eastbound transit of the Kiel Canal at 2.15 p.m.
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