Russian attack destroys 60,000 tons of grain in Chornomorsk

The recent Russian missile strike targeting port infrastructure in Chornomorsk, Odesa Oblast, has destroyed 60,000 tons of grain, Ukraine’s Agriculture Minister Mykola Solskyi said on July 19.

According to a message on the ministry’s website, Russia has once again attacked the port infrastructure and grain terminals in both Odesa and Chornomorsk. These ports are critical to the operation of the "grain corridor" in the Black Sea. 60,000 tons of grain set for loading onto a large ship were destroyed at the port of Chornomorsk.

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The ministry disclosed that a significant portion of Chornomorsk port's grain export infrastructure has been rendered inoperative due to the attack. Government officials estimate that the complete restoration of the damaged facilities could take over a year.

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Solskyi revealed that the infrastructure of international and Ukrainian grain traders, specifically Kernel, Viterra, and CMA CGM Group, sustained the most damage. The official warned that if Ukraine cannot export food, some of the poorest countries in the world will face severe food security risks, with significant implications for the global economy.

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“The cost of grains will increase, and not all countries will be able to afford agricultural products,” said Solskyi.

“This will subsequently raise the prices of staple food items like flour, cereals, and meat.”

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