A Ukrainian drone attack crippled major Russian grain export terminals at the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk, according to reports. The strike has disrupted grain shipments from Russia, contributing to a decline in exports from both Russia and Ukraine as the two countries target each other's shipping facilities and ports.
Following the attack, Russian President Vladimir Putin threatened to seize European vessels from the Black Sea to the Pacific. The threat marks an escalation in the conflict's impact on maritime trade.
The Novorossiysk terminals are considered a key stronghold for Russia's Black Sea Fleet. The extent of the damage and the full effect on grain exports remain unclear.