Ukraine attacks Russian grain export terminals in Black Sea, prompting warning about food markets

This handout satellite image taken and released by Vantor on August 12, 2026, shows heavily damaged ships at the Black Sea port naval base of Novorossiysk in Russia, following Ukrainian strikes.- | Afp | Getty ImagesUkraine has launched a heavy drone assault on warships and major Russian grain export terminals in the Black Sea port city of Novorossiysk, prompting Russia to warn of a disruption to global food supplies. Regional governor Veniamin Kondratyev said that three people were killed in the attack, including an eight-year-old, while another 24 were injured.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy described the operation against Novorossiysk as a success, saying on Wednesday that Kyiv launched a unique mix of long-range drones and weapons to target Russian fleet vessels in the bay area of the city.Zelenskyy, who did not mention grain terminals, said Russia's Admiral Essen and Admiral Makarov frigates, a large landing ship, a corvette, and other vessels were struck in the attack."Other Russian facilities that were helping finance the war were also struck. It is entirely fair that Ukraine responds to Russia's war, and it is Russia that can and must end its war," Zelenskyy said vi...