Deadly escalation in Black Sea attacks prompts fears of even higher food prices
Summary
Fighting between Russia and Ukraine in the Black Sea has caused many ship attacks and deaths, stopping important grain shipments. This disruption raises worries that global food prices will increase, especially hurting countries that rely on grain from the region.Key Facts
- In July, more crew members were killed in the Black Sea than in the entire war before that month.
- Russia and Ukraine have attacked each other's ships and port facilities in the Black Sea and the nearby Sea of Azov.
- About 23 people died in July due to attacks on 35 ships in the Black Sea, according to a Turkish seafarers’ union.
- Russia has targeted Ukraine’s main grain ports like Odesa and Chornomorsk, blocking grain exports.
- Ukraine has used drones to strike Russian vessels and ports, including attacks on ships used to evade sanctions on Russian oil.
- A damaged Russian cargo ship was abandoned and drifted into Turkish waters after being hit by a Ukrainian drone.
- These attacks have made the Black Sea very dangerous for commercial shipping and have reduced grain exports from both Russia, the world's largest grain exporter, and Ukraine, the fifth-largest.
- Reduced grain exports are increasing concerns about higher food prices globally and harm to countries depending on imports of wheat, barley, and maize.
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