Ukraine updates: Russian drones threaten key Danube ports © 2023 Deutsche Welle

Ukraine updates: Russian drones threaten key Danube ports Russia's blockade in the Black Sea and targeting of Ukraine ports has choked the export of grains — a key driver for Kyiv's economy. Meanwhile, the Ukrainian army has deployed reserves in Kupiansk. DW has the latest. https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-updates-for-august-16-2023/live-66545533 © 2023 Deutsche Welle Ukraine: First cargo ship exits Odesa after Russia's threat Ukraine said the first commercial cargo ship has left the port through a "humanitarian corridor" after Moscow threatened to sink such vessels. The ship set sail despite a new bombardment along the Danube River. https://www.dw.com/en/ukraine-first-cargo-ship-exits-odesa-after-russias-threat/a-66547909 © 2023 Deutsche Welle The Black Sea: A new zone of conflict Ole Alsaker Russia is choking off the flow of grain from Ukraine by bombing port infrastructure and threatening to treat ships approaching Ukrainian ports as potential military vessels. Ukraine has ramped up attacks on Russian ships, opening a new theater of war on the water. https://www.dw.com/en/the-black-sea-a-new-zone-of-conflict/video-66546626 © 2023 Deutsche Welle