Russia attacks grain warehouses in Ukraine’s Black Sea port More than 60,000 tonnes of grain was damaged after Moscow withdrew from the export safety certification agreement.
Foreign news agencies reported that On Wednesday, July 19, 2023, Russia fired a missile at Ukraine’s Black Sea coast. damage the grain warehouse And 60,000 tonnes of grain were destroyed just days after Moscow withdrew from the deal. This ensures that Ukraine can safely export its grains through the Black Sea.
Ukraine’s Agriculture Minister Mykola Solski said the attacks had knocked out a relatively large amount of export infrastructure. Do not underestimate the operation
Russia withdrew from the Black Sea Grain Export Agreement. After letting the deal expire last Monday night. It happened just a few hours behind the Kerch Bridge. which connects the Crimea region with the Russian mainland was again attacked But the Russian side stated that The reason for the withdrawal was that contracts relating to Russian exports were not properly enforced.
As Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday It accused Western nations of using the grain deal as political blackmail, but added that Russia would join the deal again. If all principles adopted by Russia in the agreement are fully enforced,
shortly before The Russian Defense Ministry recently announced that from midnight on Wednesday Any ship bound for Ukrainian ports It will be seen as possible to carry military cargo and engage in ongoing conflicts. Waters northwest and southeast of the Black Sea. will be temporarily dangerous for transportation
Russia began attacking Ukrainian ports early on Tuesday. Within hours of withdrawing from the agreement There were also more attacks overnight into Wednesday. Aimed at grain silos and port infrastructure in Odessa. and in the city of Chornomorsk which is 2 out of 3 ports in the export agreement
Ukrainian army officials said The attack wounded 12 civilians, including a nine-year-old child.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said each attack would not only damage Ukraine. but also to everyone in the world who is striving for a normal and safe life.
France and Germany have also come forward to condemn Russia. The German Foreign Minister said the bombing of Odessa Equal to Vladimir Putin, he is robbing the world of hope for Ukrainian grain. and is attacking the poorest people in the world
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2023-07-19 20:50:00
