According to the Saudi Gazette, a major grain export terminal in the Russian port city of Novorossiysk has suspended operations following a significant overnight strike. The Novorossiysk Bakery Products Plant (NKHP) reported that its facilities sustained damage during the attack, which also reportedly affected the nearby Novorossiysk Grain Terminal (NZT), operated by Demetra Holding. Both facilities are critical components of Russia's southern grain export corridor.
Local officials cited in the report stated that the strikes resulted in three fatalities, including an eight-year-old child, and left 24 others injured. The incident marks a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict, as both sides continue to target maritime infrastructure and logistics hubs in the Black Sea region. The NKHP terminal alone accounted for over 6 million metric tons of grain exports during the 2025-2026 marketing year.
Industry analysts note that the attack has created immediate uncertainty for global grain markets. Shipowners are reportedly becoming increasingly reluctant to schedule calls at Russian ports due to the heightened security risks. As the situation develops, the impact on regional export capacity remains a primary concern for international traders monitoring the stability of the Black Sea supply chain.
The report provides specific details regarding the suspension of operations at the NKHP terminal and damage to the NZT facility in Novorossiysk. While the specific casualty figures and the scale of the strike are currently single-sourced to the Saudi Gazette, the report is internally consistent and aligns with the broader context of ongoing Black Sea port attacks reported by other international wires.
Original report: Saudi Gazette