Ukraine and Russia Intensify Black Sea Attacks Amid Grain Export Disruptions

Ukraine and Russia have escalated attacks on each other's Black Sea shipping and port infrastructure, leading to a decline in grain exports from both countries. Ukrainian forces conducted a 'unique operation' targeting Russia's Black Sea Fleet at Novorossiysk, using domestically produced drones and missiles, while Russian strikes hit major Ukrainian grain export terminals. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that Ukraine has liberated 745 square kilometers and 26 settlements over an eight-month offensive.