Russia destroys 13,000 tons of grain destined for Egypt and Romania in drone attack on Odesa Oblast
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Russia destroyed 13,000 of grain during a drone attack on the Danube River area in Odesa Oblast overnight on Aug. 23, Ukraine’s Infrastructure Ministry reported on Telegram, citing its head, Oleksandr Kubrakov.
Several private grain terminals and warehouses, as well as cargo infrastructure were damaged as a result of the attack, the minister said, adding that agricultural products had been destined to be shipped to Egypt and Romania.
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“Russia is systematically striking grain facilities and warehouses to stop agricultural exports,” Kubrakov said.
“During this night alone, the export capacity of the port of Izmail fell by 15%, preceded by the port of Reni, with 35,000 tons of grain being destroyed there. Today is the eighth attack on port infrastructure after Russia’s withdrawal from the grain initiative (on July 17).”
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In total, Russia has destroyed 270,000 tons of grain in a month of attacks on Ukrainian ports, the minister added.
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