Black Sea grain exports from Russia and Ukraine near halt
By The BriefBrief
Attacks on ports and shipping have shut down more than 97% of Russia and Ukraine’s grain export capacity in the Azov and Black Sea basin. There are currently no shipments from Ukraine’s Black Sea terminals, while Russia’s only officially not shut terminal is a small facility in Tuapse with about 160,000 tonnes per month.
WHO:Russia and Ukraine
WHAT:Attacks on ports and shipping have effectively halted most grain exports from the Azov and Black Sea region.
WHEN:Reported Aug 19, 2026 at 2:55 PM ET
WHERE:Azov and Black Sea basin
WHY:Attacks on ports and shipping have reduced available grain export capacity and stopped shipments from key terminals.
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