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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 ship delivered miöitary cargo in Tobruk
The 'Mys Zhelaniya' has delivered military cargo to Libya after it berthed at the port of Tobruk on Jan 16, enroute from the Russian port of Baltiysk. The escort by a Project 1155 Udaloy-class anti-submarine warfare vessel indicated the high value of the cargo delivered, which was likely intended to support Russia’s “African Corps” in the region. Although Mys Zhelaniya concealed its destination port in navigation systems, the recorded route and prior intelligence confirmed that the unloading took place in Tobruk. At the same time, another sanctioned vessel, the 'Sparta IV', was heading toward the Syrian port of Tartus. was is a high probability that she was carrying military equipment too. Despite declaring the same destination, the vessels’ routes later diverged. Both vessels are owned by companies directly involved in advancing Russia’s military and energy ambitions. The 'Sparta IV' is owned by SK-Yug, a subsidiary of the sanctioned firm Oboronlogistika, which has specialised in supplying the Ministry of Defense of Russia. The 'Mys Zhelaniya' is owned by the major construction company Transstroy, which is also under sanctions. The company is a key player in implementing large-scale Russian energy projects in the Arctic and northern regions. Report with photos:; https://militarnyi.com/en/news/sanctioned-russian-ship-mys-zhelaniya-brings-military-cargo-to-libya/
Russian convoy off Portugal
As of Jan 9, the Russian convoy consisting of the 'MYS Zhelaniya' and 'Sparta IV' was south of the Portuguese coast. Officially, they were heading to the Egyptian port of Said, accompanied by the destroyer 'Severomorsk'. The 'Sparta IV' traditionally declares an Egyptian port, but its actual trajectory often leads to the Syrian port of Tartus, where a Russian military base is located. In the case of the 'MYS Zhelaniya', there were signs of possible interest in stopping in Libya. Report with photo: https://militarnyi.com/en/news/two-cargo-ships-escorted-by-russian-destroyer-severomorsk-were-spotted-off-the-coast-of-portugal/
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