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The civilian cargo vessel, which was hit by a Russian missile near Snake Island in the Black Sea. Photo: Zelenskyy's Telegram.

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Ukraine calls for maritime monitoring amid Russian attacks on Greater Odesa ports

Ukraine's FM Sybiha formally requested an International Maritime Organization monitoring mission for Odesa Oblast ports, citing intensified Russian attacks on port infrastructure, grain storage facilities, and civilian vessels.

byYuri Zoria

vessel ukraine grain initiative depart odesa port

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Russian missile strikes civilian ship in Odesa second time this week, raising global food security concerns

A Russian ballistic missile claimed the life of a local port employee and wounded five foreigners when it hit the OPTIMA ship in Odesa, which is a second attack on a civilian vessel in Ukraine's Black Sea port this week.

byVira Kravchuk

A Russian missile attack has damaged a foreign civilian cargo ship loaded with Ukrainian corn at the Pivdennyi port in Odesa, Ukraine.

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Russian missile strike damages grain ship in Ukraine, threatening global food security

Despite ongoing Russian strikes on port infrastructure, Ukraine has managed to export over 70 million tons of cargo through its Maritime Food Corridor in the past year, according to The Ministry of Infrastructure.

byVira Kravchuk

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The Economist: Ukraine’s landmine crisis threatens global food supply

Ukraine's status as the world's most heavily mined country is costing its economy $11.2 billion annually and threatening global food security, a new report reveals.

byMaria Tril