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Ukraine is losing capacity to export grain: 'Russia is systematically attacking port infrastructure'
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Ukraine is losing capacity to export grain: 'Russia is systematically attacking port infrastructure'

Ukraine has lost approximately one-third of its grain export capacity through its key Black Sea ports due to intensified Russian missile and drone attacks, according to the country's main agricultural union. Grain and oilseed exports remain Ukraine's largest foreign currency revenue source, with over 90% of raw materials shipped through three ports in the southern Odessa region. Under a deal allowing grain shipments via the Black Sea, these ports previously handled around six million tons of cargo monthly. Both Russia and Ukraine have escalated attacks on critical revenue sources, with Ukrainian forces targeting Russian energy infrastructure, including oil tankers. In recent weeks, Russia has intensified attacks on Black Sea ports. According to a weekly report by the trade department of the Ukrainian Agricultural Union (UAC), Russia has systematically attacked port infrastructure, terminals, and the entire transportation logistics chain using ballistic missiles. On average, Ukraine can now deliver about four million tons of grain per month. Last season, Ukraine accounted for about six percent of global wheat exports and eleven percent of global corn exports, meaning disruptions to

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Ukraine is losing capacity to export grain: 'Russia is systematically attacking port infrastructure'

Ukraine has lost approximately one-third of its grain export capacity through its key Black Sea ports due to intensified Russian missile and drone attacks, according to the country's main agricultural union. Grain and oilseed exports remain Ukraine's largest foreign currency revenue source, with over 90% of raw materials shipped through three ports in the southern Odessa region. Under a deal allowing grain shipments via the Black Sea, these ports previously handled around six million tons of cargo monthly. Both Russia and Ukraine have escalated attacks on critical revenue sources, with Ukrainian forces targeting Russian energy infrastructure, including oil tankers. In recent weeks, Russia has intensified attacks on Black Sea ports. According to a weekly report by the trade department of the Ukrainian Agricultural Union (UAC), Russia has systematically attacked port infrastructure, terminals, and the entire transportation logistics chain using ballistic missiles. On average, Ukraine can now deliver about four million tons of grain per month. Last season, Ukraine accounted for about six percent of global wheat exports and eleven percent of global corn exports, meaning disruptions to

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about the impact of Russian attacks on Ukraine's grain export infrastructure, citing the Ukrainian Agricultural Union's report. It does not exhibit overtly biased language, one-sided sourcing, or editorializing. The framing remains neutral, focusing on the 20

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