⚔️ War & Conflict Aug 25, 2026 · Bellingcat Investigation Team

Tracking a Sanctioned Russian Vessel’s West African Odyssey

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Tracking a Sanctioned Russian Vessel’s West African Odyssey
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A sanctioned vessel that was previously reported to have transported weapons destined for Russian mercenaries has been traversing ports on the west coast of Africa since March, exhibiting what experts told Bellingcat  was an unusual set of movements and behaviours.



Patria (IMO: 9159921) has been sanctioned by the US, Ukraine and Canada.







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