Strikes on Black Sea ports threaten global grain supplies

The attacks come as both look to reassert dominance over the Black Sea, a key conduit for barley, corn, and wheat.

The deadly strikes are part of a long-running maritime battle with Ukraine and echo battles over other key shipping routes around the world.

A major Ukrainian attack ‌on Russia's Black Sea port city of Novorossiysk hit warships at a naval base and forced two major grain terminals to halt operations on Wednesday, according to Russian and Ukrainian officials as well as grain industry sources. The Ukrainian attacks killed at least two people, including an 8-ye

A "massive" Ukrainian drone and missile strike on Russia's port city of Novorossiysk has damaged grain export terminals and hit the last major Russian naval base on the Black Sea.

Grain exports from both Russia and Ukraine are falling as both countries attack each other's shipping facilities and ports.

Russian authorities declared an emergency after the attack ruptured two water pipelines, sparked fires and disrupted port operations. Ukraine reported hitting air defenses, naval piers and infrastructure at the Novorossiysk base.

Three grain terminals in Russia’s Black Sea port of Novorossiysk were damaged in a massive overnight drone attack, as Ukraine escalated strikes on key maritime infrastructure.