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international-conflict3 years ago•2 min saved

"Russian Attack Targets Ukrainian Grain Facilities at Danube River Port"

Russian drones targeted grain facilities at the Danube River port of Izmail in Ukraine, reducing the port's export capacity by 15% and destroying 13,000 metric tons of grain. This is part of a systematic effort by Russia to prevent Ukraine from exporting grain to the world. The attacks on Ukrainian port infrastructure have intensified since Russia withdrew from a U.N.-brokered grain export deal last month. The Danube River has become Ukraine's main route for grain exports, and the attacks have resulted in a total of 270,000 tons of grain being destroyed. Ukrainian air defenses shot down 11 out of 20 Russian drones launched during the attacks.

via Reuters.com|

#danube-river-port #drone-attacks #grain-facilities

international-relations3 years ago•1 min saved

"Russia's Threat to Civilian Shipping in Black Sea Sends Shockwaves Worldwide"

The White House has issued a warning that Russia may target civilian shipping in the Black Sea, expanding its attacks beyond Ukrainian grain facilities. U.S. officials have received information indicating that Russia has laid additional sea mines near Ukrainian ports, potentially justifying future attacks on civilian ships and blaming Ukraine. Russia has already targeted Ukraine's grain export ports, resulting in the destruction of agricultural infrastructure and 60,000 tons of grain. Ukraine has accused Russia of damaging its grain export infrastructure and vows to continue its grain exports despite the attacks.

via Reuters|

#black-sea #grain-facilities #international-relations

international-conflict3 years ago•4 min saved

"Russia's Aggression: Odesa Under Attack, Grain Facilities Destroyed"

Russia launched a series of missile attacks targeting grain facilities and port infrastructure in Ukraine's Black Sea port of Odesa, causing significant damage and explosions throughout the city. The attacks, described as a "hellish night," resulted in no casualties but caused injuries and destruction of property. Ukraine's air force reported that 37 out of 63 missiles and drones were shot down, indicating a higher success rate for Russia's missiles compared to previous weeks. The attacks on Odesa are seen as part of Russia's efforts to prevent Ukrainian grain from reaching global markets, following Russia's withdrawal from a grain initiative and retaliation for an explosion on the Kerch Bridge. The situation has escalated tensions, with Russia threatening to target civilian ships traveling to Ukrainian ports. The US has pledged $250 million in support for Ukraine to develop alternative export routes.

via The Guardian|

#grain-facilities #international-conflict #missile-attacks