July 23, 2022
1 min read

Russia strikes Ukraine’s Odesa port hours after grain deal

Russia targeted Ukraine’s main port of Odesa — through which grain shipments would take place — with cruise missile strikes.

Barely twelve hours after Moscow signed a deal with Ukraine to allow monitored grain exports from Ukraine’s southern ports, Russia targeted its main port of Odesa — through which grain shipments would take place — with cruise missile strikes, media reports said.

“The enemy attacked the Odesa sea trade port with Kalibr cruise missiles,” Ukraine’s Operational Command South wrote on Telegram app, raising new doubts about the viability of the deal which was intended to release some 20 million tonnes of grain to ward of famine in large parts of the developing world, The Guardian reported.

In one of the largest attacks on the city since the war began, the air strikes rattled buildings in the city centre and sent up a plume of smoke that was visible across the city, it said.

On Odesa’s seafront, beachgoers applauded as the city’s air defences brought down two of four missiles, with the remaining two hitting the port. The attack on Odesa was one of a series of Russian strikes across Ukraine, with the city of Kropyvnytsky being hit by 13 missiles on Saturday morning.

The new attacks came hours after Moscow and Kyiv signed deals with the United Nations and Turkey that were intended to avert a global food crisis. The agreements clear the way for the shipment of millions of tons of Ukrainian grain and some Russian exports of grain and fertiliser held up by the war.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said in his nightly video address that the agreements offer “a chance to prevent a global catastrophe a famine that could lead to political chaos in many countries of the world, in particular in the countries that help us”, The Guardian reported.

ALSO READ: Russia expands list of ‘unfriendly countries’

Previous Story

Monkeypox declared global health emergency

Next Story

Taliban inks oil deal with Iran

Latest from -Top News

Dubai Glows with Ramadan Spirit

The stunning displays are a key highlight of the second edition of the #RamadanInDubai campaign. Dubai has transformed into a dazzling spectacle of light and artistry in celebration of Ramadan, with grand

UAE Celebrates Emirati Children’s Day

The United Arab Emirates is celebrating Emirati Children’s Day today, reaffirming its dedication to nurturing a safe and supportive environment for the nation’s children. This annual occasion highlights the UAE’s commitment to

Mark Carney Sworn In As Canada’s PM

Mark Carney was officially sworn in as Canada’s new Prime Minister on Friday, succeeding Justin Trudeau in a leadership transition that comes amid heightened geopolitical tensions. Carney, a respected economist and former

Pakistan Blames Kabul for Jaffar Express Attack

The Pakistan Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan has stated that the intercepted calls confirmed links between the attackers and Afghanistan…reports Asian Lite News Pakistan continues to accuse Afghanistan of orchestrating the
Go toTop

Don't Miss

India reassures students stranded in Sumy

Around 600 students who were stuck in Sumy, the north

China, Russia Ready to Tackle Security Threats Together

Zhang said China and Russia have maintained a high-level bilateral