Ukraine Seizes Cargo Ship Allegedly Transporting Stolen Grain
The vessel, flagged under Cameroon, is accused of exporting Ukrainian grain via Russian-occupied Crimea.
- Ukrainian authorities detained the ship near Odesa and arrested its Azerbaijani captain.
- The ship allegedly loaded over 3,000 tons of grain in Sevastopol for delivery to a Turkish company.
- Ukraine claims the vessel repeatedly docked in Crimea, violating international maritime law.
- The seizure marks a significant move in the ongoing conflict over grain exports between Ukraine and Russia.
- The captain faces up to five years in prison for violating travel restrictions in occupied territories.