Global Grain Prices Increase , After Russia Targets Ukraine’s Danube Port.<br />Russia attacked Ukraine's Danube Port <br />on Aug. 2, Reuters reports.<br />The strike has caused worldwide <br />food prices to soar even higher as Ukraine <br />is prevented from exporting grain.<br />The port was the main alternative to the country's Black Sea ports, which were blockaded by Russia in mid-July.<br />The port was the main alternative to the country's Black Sea ports, which were blockaded by Russia in mid-July.<br />After the attack, dozens of international ships that were set to load up with grain were forced to stop and drop anchor.<br />Yuriy Lytvyn, the seaport authority head, said that repairs were already underway and infrastructure was still operating.<br />No casualties were reported.<br />Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky issued a statement via Telegram.<br />Russian terrorists again attacked ports, grain and global food security. The world must respond, Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukrainian President, via Telegram.<br />When civilian ports are targeted, <br />when terrorists deliberately destroy even elevators, this is a threat to everyone on all continents, Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukrainian President, via Telegram.<br />Russia can and must be stopped, Volodymyr Zelensky, Ukrainian President, via Telegram.<br />Russia's attack comes after it ended its grain export deal last month which allowed food to be shipped from Ukraine amid the war
