3,000 ships have used Ukraine’s maritime corridor, carrying 85 million tons of cargo
Ukraine established the corridor after the Russian fleet had been pushed back from the Ukrainian coasts despite Russian attempts to continue the sea blockade.
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Ukraine strikes Russian-occupied gas platform in Black Sea used for electronic warfare
A spokesperson for Ukraine’s Naval Forces said that the platform housed Russian military personnel and equipment for GPS spoofing, potentially disrupting navigation of civilian ships in the grain export corridor.
Ukraine’s maritime corridor exports over 36 million tons of cargo
The sea export is especially important due to the blockade of the western Ukrainian border by Polish farmers.
Over 1,000 civilian ships defy Russia, transit Ukraine’s Black Sea “grain corridor”
Over 1,000 civilian vessels have exported around 30 million tons through Ukraine's "grain corridor" in the Black Sea, defying Russian efforts to deter maritime traffic and undermine international support.
Turkey offers to mediate peace talks between Ukraine and Russia
In a phone call with his Ukrainian counterpart, the Turkish president expressed his support for a peaceful solution to the war and the return of all Ukrainian prisoners and deportees.
Ukrainian exports by its sea corridor reach 22 million tons of cargo despite Russian infrastructure attacks
Secured sea export routes became the result of Ukrainian successful operations against the Russian Black Sea Fleet, which had blocked Ukrainian ports at the beginning of the war.
Minister: Ukraine exports 15 mn tons of cargo via Black Sea corridor in five months amid Russia’s blockade
Amid Russia's ongoing sea blockade of Ukraine's ports, Ukraine has shipped 15 million tons of cargo over five months using newly established temporary routes after Russia's withdrawal from the UN-brokered grain deal.
Ukraine exports 13 mn tons by sea since summer defying Russian blockade
By creating a safe maritime corridor, Ukraine has shipped 13 million tons of critical exports on hundreds of vessels since August, defying Russia's threats to blockade the Black Sea.
France transfers second vessel to aid Ukraine’s grain exports
"The vessel will assist in exporting grains to help feed the world," the French Minister of Transport said.
Minister: 200 ships exported 7 million tons of cargo via Black Sea corridor since August
Despite the ongoing Russian blockade, Ukraine managed to export 7 million tons of cargo since August, of which nearly 5 million tons were agricultural products.
Zelenskyy: Ukraine to receive ships for Black Sea grain corridor security
Zelenskyy emphasized that one of Ukraine's major accomplishments this year is securing a grain corridor independent of Russia, and he noted that Ukraine is actively working to guarantee safe transit for vessels along the corridor.
Ship with Ukrainian grain from Odesa splits in half near Turkish coast
It most likely happened due to a severe Black Sea storm.
Good harvest and adaptation to war contribute to Ukraine’s expected 4.9% GDP growth in 2023
According to the latest data, The National Bank of Ukraine has improved the 2023 real GDP growth forecast from 2.9% to 4.9%.
Zelenskyy: Black Sea corridor will remain functional despite Russian threats
Amid Russia's recent deployment of MiG-31 jets armed with Kinzhal missiles over the Black Sea, Ukraine's President Zelenskyy has confirmed the continued operation of the grain export corridor.
Frontline report: Ukraine regains control of Black Sea shipping lanes; Russia shoots down own jet
However, Russian attacks on civilians escalate, with kamikaze drones targeting the cargo destined for the liberated seaports, and strikes on funeral processions and hospitals