Ukraine launches major attack on grain facilities and naval base in Russia

A significant Ukrainian drone and missile attack struck the Russian Black Sea city of Novorossijsk overnight, crippling two major grain terminals and hitting Russia's naval base there, according to Russian industry sources and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

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The attack has also hit Russia's naval base in Novorossijsk, according to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

The assault on Novorossijsk, a key port for Russia's vast wheat exports, raises concerns about global food prices. Russia is the world's largest wheat exporter, and the majority of its exports pass through Black Sea ports like Novorossijsk. Last month, Russia's largest grain lobby warned that Ukrainian attacks could soon halt Black Sea grain exports, a move that would have major consequences for prices.

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He says that at least two people have been killed, including an eight-year-old child.

Zelenskyy stated that the attack also targeted Russia's naval base in Novorossijsk, where parts of the Black Sea Fleet have been relocated following repeated Ukrainian strikes on Crimea. Veniamin Kondratyev, the governor of the Krasnodar region where Novorossijsk is located, described the assault as a "massive" wave of Ukrainian attacks. He reported that at least two people were killed, including an eight-year-old child. The mayor of Novorossijsk, Andrey Kravchenko, said four companies and over 20 residential buildings were hit.

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Four companies were hit. In addition, over 20 residential buildings were hit.

Unverified social media posts showed large flames and smoke in Novorossijsk. Russia claimed to have shot down a total of 502 Ukrainian drones across various regions overnight. Meanwhile, Ukraine reported Russian attacks causing damage to infrastructure at Odesa, which hosts Ukraine's largest port. The UN noted that both Russia and Ukraine have increased long-range attacks this year, leading to a rise in civilian deaths, though both countries maintain they do not deliberately target civilians.

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According to Russia, a total of 502 Ukrainian drones were shot down in various regions during the night.