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Ukraine Targets 43 Mt Grain, Defends Ports After Russian Strikes

7/15/2026

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Deputy economy minister Taras Vysotskiy pledged to protect seaports and keep grain exports at last year’s level.
Russia called Ukraine’s recent Sea of Azov drone attacks terrorism.
Ukraine aims to ship about 43 million metric tons of grain in 2026/27, up from over 37 million last year.
Intensified Russian missile and drone strikes have cut port capacity by roughly one-third, halting purchases at four terminals and prompting shipowners to avoid Ukrainian ports.

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Deputy economy minister Taras Vysotskiy pledged to protect seaports and keep grain exports at last year’s level.
Russia called Ukraine’s recent Sea of Azov drone attacks terrorism.
Ukraine aims to ship about 43 million metric tons of grain in 2026/27, up from over 37 million last year.
Intensified Russian missile and drone strikes have cut port capacity by roughly one-third, halting purchases at four terminals and prompting shipowners to avoid Ukrainian ports.