Four additional ships have been cleared by the Istanbul-based JCC to exit Ukrainian ports with foodproduct shipments #Ukraine
- The Glory and Riva Wind are carrying corn to Turkey,
- The Star Helena is carrying flour to China
- The Mustafa Necati is carrying sunflower oil to Italy
This aslo comes as Ukraine is planning to start export from a third port (Pivdenny) next week, according to a Ukrainian official
#Breaking Ukrainian sources report that Russian forces have withdrawn from Snake Island in the Black Sea, following a series of #Ukrainian missile and artillery attacks
This is being reported by the Odessa City Council, which quotes the #Ukrainian southern military command. The island is on fire, and explosions are heard, according to the council. t.me/odesacityoffic…
This would represent a notable success for #Ukraine in its efforts to start challenging the #Russian blockade.
For those who follow @LeBeckInt's Ukraine updates, we mentioned three weeks ago a divide within the Ukrainian leadership regarding whether to retreat or defend Severodonetsk
The Ukrainian leadership took the decision to defend Severodonetsk, which delayed a Russian take-over of the city by several weeks #Ukraine