Russian Strikes on Ukrainian Ports Disrupt Global Food Aid

British intelligence reports that Russian attacks in the Black Sea have delayed crucial aid shipments to Gaza and other regions heavily reliant on Ukrainian grain.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has accused Russia of targeting merchant vessels in Ukrainian ports, affecting aid deliveries to Gaza and the global south.
At least four ships carrying essential food supplies were hit by Russian missiles between October 5 and October 14, according to British intelligence.
The attacks have delayed a UN shipment of vegetable oil to Gaza and disrupted grain shipments to Egypt and South Africa, impacting global food security.
Ukraine, a major global supplier of wheat and corn, continues to face significant challenges in exporting its produce due to ongoing Russian aggression.
The UK has pledged an additional £2.26 billion in loans to Ukraine, funded by profits from frozen Russian assets, to support its military and economic stability.