A sanctioned Russian ship moved cargo under the cover of darkness at a port in South Africa, and the local government won't say what was being unloaded, the Wall Street Journal reports

Jan 10 2023 by Business Insider

 
Russian roll-on/roll-off container carrier 'Lady R' docks at Simon's Town Naval Base, in Cape Town, South Africa, December 7, 2022.

REUTERS/Esa Alexander

A sanctioned Russian ship reportedly moved cargo during a blackout at a South African port.  The government declined to say what was in the cargo that was moved last month.  The ship — The Lady R — has been accused of moving weapons and arms for Russia. 

A sanctioned Russian merchant ship known as the the Lady R moved cargo during two...

Continue Reading A sanctioned Russian ship moved cargo under the cover of darkness at a port in South Africa, and the local government won't say what was being unloaded, the Wall Street Journal reports