Russian forces continued targeting Ukrainian transport infrastructure on Sunday, focusing on port facilities in Nikolayev and the broader Black Sea region, according to the Russian defense ministry.
The strikes aim to disrupt logistics used by the Ukrainian military, with specific emphasis on vessels and loading infrastructure critical for supply chains.
The persistence of these attacks keeps shipping risk elevated in the Black Sea corridor.
While no immediate spike in global freight rates was recorded in the session, the ongoing threat to port operations maintains a premium on insurance costs and route planning for vessels operating in the region.
Traders are monitoring the situation for any escalation that could further constrain energy flows or grain exports.
This development follows a series of overnight strikes on three Ukrainian ports reported earlier in the week, which targeted loading and unloading facilities as well as fuel reserves.