Russian aircraft becomes more active near Black Sea grain corridor

Russian tactical aircraft has become more active in the area of the sea trade route over the Black Sea. 

Source: Nataliia Humeniuk, spokesperson for the Joint Coordination Centre of the Operational Command Pivden (South), on air during the national 24/7 joint newscast 

Quote: "For several days, there have been no Russian aircraft approaching the sea transport routes. However, today they became more active and dropped four explosive devices."

Details: Humeniuk said that Ukraine continues to ensure the security of the humanitarian corridor used by ships from around the world.

At the same time, Russia's actions indicate attempts to discredit the Ukrainian Defence Forces and to impede the movement of ships.

Background:

• Ukraine opened registration for merchant ships and their owners to use temporary routes to and from Odesa ports after Russia unilaterally withdrew from the Black Sea Grain Initiative.
• The first vessel to use the Ukrainian Black Sea corridor after Russia's withdrawal from the grain initiative arrived in Istanbul, Türkiye, on 18 August.

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