Ukraine ‘Outraged’ at Yemen Grain Shipment From Occupied Crimea

A joint Bellingcat and Lloyd’s List investigation documents the Russian-flagged bulk carrier Zafar covertly exporting grain from occupied Sevastopol to Houthi-controlled Yemen by switching off AIS and later appearing in Djibouti before offloading in Saleef, as confirmed by satellite imagery and tracking data. The report outlines the sanctions context, UNVIM’s limited mandate, and unanswered questions about inspection and declarations, while tracing Zafar’s full route and prior similar voyage, highlighting broader concerns over alleged grain theft from occupied Ukrainian territories.