Odessa Port Attacks: How Russia Targets Ukraine's Black Sea Trade

Odessa Port Attacks: How Russia Targets Ukraine's Black Sea Trade

In this report, the Kyiv Independent travels to Odessa and the surrounding area to document how intensified Russian attacks threaten the city, its ports and Ukraine's vital Black Sea trade route.

From residents sheltering during drone attacks to Ukrainian crews patrolling the coastline, this report shows how Russia is increasingly targeting commercial vessels and port infrastructure. As Russia targets Ukraine's ability to trade by sea, the consequences are being felt across Odessa Oblast and may extend to countries that rely on Ukrainian agricultural products.