Ukraine Vows to Defend Seaports as Russian Attacks Cut Grain Exports by a Third

Ukraine has pledged to take all possible measures to protect its seaports amid escalating Russian military pressure. The country's main agricultural body, the Ukrainian Agrarian Council (UAC), reported that intensifying Russian missile and drone strikes have significantly disrupted maritime export operations. As a result, Ukraine has lost approximately one-third of its grain export capacity through its critical Black Sea ports. The Black Sea corridor is a vital route for Ukrainian agricultural shipments, which are important to global food supply chains.