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.
Ukrainian Danube ports celebrated the inauguration of 23 new terminals and 20 cargo handling points, achieving a total cargo throughput of 52.8 million tons.
Russian anti-radar missile hit a civilian Liberian flagged cargo ship in Odesa port, killing a harbour pilot, injuring three crew members, citizens of the Philippines.
Despite Russia's blockade of Ukrainian seaports, Ukraine successfully exports 1.5 million tons of agricultural products via alternative sea routes, showcasing national resilience and commitment to maintaining maritime trade
First two cargo vessels, Resilient Africa and Aroyat, have reached Ukraine's Chornomorsk port using a newly established corridor in the Black Sea amid Russia's maritime blockade. They aim to load 20,000 tonnes of wheat for export to Egypt and Israel.
Ukraine's grain exports, albeit a small portion, find a route through Croatia's Rijeka port, easing pressure on its struggling agriculture sector amidst the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine
Russian attacks since 18 July have compromised 105 Ukrainian port facilities, affecting global food security, according to Ukraine's infrastructure ministry.
In another nighttime air attack, Russia targeted Ukrainian port and grain infrastructure in Odesa Oblast, 13 "kamikaze" drones were downed, some hit targets, civilian and military officials reported.