Russia seeks alternative routes after Ukrainian attacks on ships in the Sea of Azov.

Russia announced on Tuesday (14) that it is taking measures to redirect grain shipments through the Sea of Azov following a series of Ukrainian attacks on vessels in the region, an important agricultural export corridor for the country. In a statement, the Russian Ministry of Agriculture said it is preparing "alternative shipping routes" and may transfer part of the cargo to other modes of transport in order to maintain the flow of exports. According to the ministry, the attacks should not compromise the supply to the domestic market or the country's export capacity. "The situation in the Sea of Azov will not affect the food supply to the domestic market or Russia's export capacity," the ministry stated. On the Ukrainian side, military commander Robert Brovdi reported, via Telegram, that drones hit 11 Russian vessels overnight. Among the targets were five oil tankers, five cargo ships and a tugboat. According to Brovdi, the new attacks bring the number of Russian vessels hit in the last nine days to 116.

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.