Ukrainian drone strike hits Russian grain terminal.

This Thursday (30), a Ukrainian drone attack caused significant damage one of the main Russian grain export terminals, located in port of Tamanno Kerch Strait, according to a source by ReutersThe episode expands on market concerns with the shipment flow in the Black Sea, a strategic region for the world wheat trade. The terminal, located in Krasnodar region in Russia and controlled by Demetra, one of the largest agricultural companies in the country, owns capacity to move up to 5 million tons of grain per yearContacted by Reuters, the company did not comment on the matter. Meanwhile, drones from… Ukraine They also hit an export facility of sunflower oil belonging to EfkoHowever, the damage was considered limited. In recent weeks, Russia and Ukraine They intensified the attacks against agricultural facilities and port infrastructure in the Black Sea region. Since July 10thnavigation in Sea of Azov and in Kerch Strait A route that once accounted for up to a quarter of Russian grain exports remains disrupted due to drone strikes. Given these restrictions, Russian exporters they became redirect shipments from the southern producing regions for terminals in the Black Sea, using trucks and railroadsHowever, the expansion of attacks on these ports also increases the logistical challenges for the production flowThe Russian prosecutor's office It was confirmed that Ukrainian drones attacked the Taman region, but no further details were released regarding the extent of the damage to port infrastructure.

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