Authorities in Russia’s Krasnodar region have declared a state of emergency after Ukrainian drone and missile attacks sharply disrupted grain-export operations.
Krasnodar is one of Russia’s most important agricultural regions and contains major Black Sea terminals that handle a large share of the country’s overseas grain trade.
Regional Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said many farmers were unable to sell their harvests, creating an oversupply that could produce serious financial losses and disturb normal economic conditions.
Industry estimates indicated that attacks had temporarily placed much of the region’s export capacity out of operation, slowing shipments during an important marketing period.
Russia, the world’s largest wheat exporter, has begun redirecting some cargo through Baltic and Arctic ports, including terminals originally designed for fertiliser and coal.
The emergency designation allows affected businesses and agricultural producers to seek compensation and gives authorities wider powers to coordinate the response.
Continued disruption could tighten global wheat supplies and raise food costs, especially in countries across Africa and the Middle East that rely heavily on Black Sea grain.
Sources: The Moscow Times; Reuters.
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