Russian forces struck more than 80 sea vessels at Ukrainian ports and in the Black Sea throughout July, according to a report from the Russian Defense Ministry.
The strikes targeted ships carrying military cargo and port infrastructure, including an auto equipment plant and a port terminal, as part of a sustained campaign to disrupt Ukrainian logistics.
While specific market pricing for freight or insurance was not immediately available, the scale of the reported strikes suggests continued pressure on Black Sea trade routes.
The intensity of the attacks underscores the persistent risk to commercial and military shipping in the region.
While specific market pricing for freight or insurance was not immediately available, the scale of the reported strikes suggests continued pressure on Black Sea trade routes.
Traders and logistics operators are likely to factor this heightened volatility into route planning and risk assessments.
This development follows recent reports of Russian strikes on three Ukrainian ports overnight, targeting critical infrastructure such as loading facilities and fuel reserves.