Russia seems to have stepped up its war plans on Ukraine and bombarded civilian targets in many cities, including the capital, Kyiv. Downtown Kyiv was the hot target of the Russian army, with at least eight people confirmed to be dead.

The latest escalation of the Russian onslaught against Ukraine began after Russian President Vladimir Putin declared the attack on the main bridge from Russia to Crimea by Ukrainian Special Forces as a “terrorist act”. The incident occurred last weekend, with the Ukrainians claiming responsibility.

It is pertinent to mention that Russia annexed the Crimean Peninsula from Ukraine in 2014 after a popular uprising ousted a pro-Ukrainian political party led by Arseniy Yatsenyuk.

The deadly strike on Ukraine cities by Russia took place a day after Putin called the Crimea bridge attack 'a terrorist act' on Saturday.

Putin was also seen on a video call with the Russian Security Council, post the attack by Russian forces on Ukraine, and declared that major military and energy targets were demolished in the so-called raid. Precision weapons were used in the air, sea, and ground raids by Russia.

How the Ukraine war is triggering a food crisis

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Breadbasket of the world

Russia and Ukraine together export nearly a third of the world’s wheat and barley, more than 70% of its sunflower oil and are big suppliers of corn. Now, Russia's hostilities in Ukraine are preventing grain from leaving the “breadbasket of the world".

Food more expensive

The Ukraine war is making food more expensive across the globe. And it's threatening to worsen shortages, hunger and political instability in developing countries.

Parts of Africa, Asia hit

The war is preventing some 20 million tons of Ukrainian grain from getting to the Middle East, North Africa and parts of Asia.

181 million may face crisis

Experts say 400 million people worldwide rely on Ukrainian food supplies. The Food and Agriculture Organization warns that up to 181 million people in 41 countries could face a food crisis or worse levels of hunger this year.

Blockaded ports

Weeks of negotiations on safe corridors to get grain out of Ukraine's Black Sea ports have made little progress. 90% of wheat and other grain from Ukraine are shipped to world markets by sea.

Meanwhile, Ukraine claimed that Russia targeted residential areas along with military and infrastructural facilities. These developments marked a significant thrust against Ukraine by the Russians after the former had regained its lost territories from Russia. The West, especially the USA and the NATO countries, have been providing weapon supplies to help Ukraine, which seeks NATO membership. The Russian side is worried that Ukraine would be used as a buffer against mainland Russia by NATO forces which it denounces.

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Which missiles are being used by Russia on Ukraine?
The Russian side is mainly using the Iskander series, Kalibr, and Oniks amid the war in Ukraine.
What is Ukraine’s primary weapon to deter the Russian army?
High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS)

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How the Ukraine war is triggering a food crisis

Breadbasket of the world

Food more expensive

Parts of Africa, Asia hit

181 million may face crisis

Blockaded ports

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Russian strikes on Ukrainian cities have left many dead as the war continues unabated. Kyiv and many more cities in Ukraine were struck by missiles, taking a massive toll on civilians.

How the Ukraine war is triggering a food crisis

​Breadbasket of the world

​Food more expensive

​Parts of Africa, Asia hit

​181 million may face crisis

​Blockaded ports

FAQs:

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Breadbasket of the world

Food more expensive

Parts of Africa, Asia hit

181 million may face crisis

Blockaded ports