Russian Grain Exports Threatened by Ukrainian Drone Attacks

Russia's Union of Grain Exporters and Producers warns that Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian ships and ports could disrupt grain exports via the Black Sea, affecting global food security. The attacks have been ongoing since July, with both Russia and Ukraine targeting each other's agricultural export facilities and commercial vessels.

The union predicts that a complete blockage of export corridors in the Black Sea basin is imminent, which would lead to a shortage of Russian wheat exports. This shortfall could reach 30-35 million metric tons, accounting for around 15 per cent of total global wheat trade.

Russia is the world's largest wheat exporter, and Ukraine is also a major agricultural exporter. The union claims that disruptions to shipping in the Black Sea caused by Ukrainian attacks pose a direct threat to global food security.