Russia damages nearly 40,000 tonnes of grain in overnight strike on southern Ukrainian ports

Russia has damaged almost 40,000 tonnes of grain destined for Africa, China and Israel in an overnight strike on southern Ukrainian ports near the Danube river, according to Kyiv’s infrastructure minister. Key points: The damaged grain was meant to be distributed to some African countries, China and Israel The damaged grain was meant to be distributed to some African countries, China and Israel Russia pulled out of the Black Sea grain export deal in July Russia pulled out of the Black Sea grain export deal in July The deal has allowed around 33 million tonnes of grain to safely leave…