Ukraine has launched a heavy drone assault on warships and major Russian grain export terminals in the Black Sea port city of Novorossiysk. Two major export terminals handling millions of tons of grain were damaged during the strikes.
Russia and Ukraine, which together account for more than a quarter of global wheat exports, have stepped up attacks on ports and commercial ships in the Black Sea. These escalating hostilities have raised concerns regarding the global supply of grain.
Russian officials stated on Wednesday that Ukrainian strikes on its grain and agricultural infrastructure are pushing up global food prices and exacerbating shortages. Russia further claimed that these disruptions serve the interests of some Western countries.