Russia’s main grain lobby group warned that Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian ships and ports could shut down grain exports via the Black Sea in the near future, pushing up prices and causing hunger in Africa and the Middle East.
Global Food Security at Risk
The Union of Grain Exporters and Producers stated that the consequences of the attacks would be felt by many countries in the near future. Systematic attacks that began in July could soon lead to a complete blockage of export corridors in the Black Sea basin.
The shortfall in supply of Russian wheat to other countries this season could reach 30-35 million metric tons, accounting for around 15 percent of total global wheat trade. Disruptions to shipping in the Black Sea caused by Ukrainian attacks on dry cargo vessels and port infrastructure pose a direct threat to global food security.
Original reporting: Appleton, WI News Feed (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
