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Heading Off: New Technique Helps Track Grain Smuggling Expansion to Libya On February 15, 2026, the bulk carrier, Grumant (IMO: 9385879) was pictured at the occupied Ukrainian Port of Feodosia on the Crimean peninsula. Satellite imagery suggests it had already been there for several days. It appeared to stock up on grain before departing on a two-month-long journey eventually docking at the Port o...
This investigation by Bellingcat serves as a case study for the ongoing problem of arms trafficking in the Middle East, particularly between Iran and Syria. The use of satellite imagery to track the Grumant's movements raises questions about the effectiveness of current monitoring systems and the need for more advanced technologies to combat this illegal activity. The article also sheds light on the complex relationships between various actors in the region, including Iran, Syria, and internatio...