Odesa Port Damaged by Russian Strike, Disrupts Ukraine’s Food Exports
Impact of Russian Attack on Odesa Seaport and Food Security
Details of the Overnight Attack
KYIV, Aug 9 (Reuters) - Ukraine's Odesa seaport sustained damage from an overnight Russian attack, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday, adding that eight people had been wounded in the city.
Consequences for Global Food Security
"In this way, the Russians are at war with the world's food security," he said. Odesa's seaports are the main artery for Ukraine's vast agricultural exports.
Energy Infrastructure and Power Outages
Damage to Power Facilities
Ukraine's energy ministry said Russia had attacked power facilities in the Odesa region, causing a "significant amount" of the port city's residents to lose electricity overnight.
Restoration Efforts
It said power had already been restored to 90,000 consumers.
(Reporting by Max Hunder; Editing by Alexander Smith)
