Ukrainian President Zelensky has described the death of Olesky Vidatrsky as a great loss for the country (Photo: Reuters). |
The owner of the largest grain export company along with his wife were killed in missile attacks on the Ukrainian city of Mykolaiv on Sunday, while the Russian military base in the Black Sea was attacked by a drone.
The founder and owner of the agricultural company Nibulon, Oleski Vidatrske, along with his wife, were attacked while they were at their home.
According to the report, Mykolaiv is very important in terms of exports, most of which border Kherson.
Adjacent to territories occupied by Russia. Nibulon produces as well as exports wheat, barley and maize.
It also has its own shipyard and cargo supply ships. "More than 12 powerful missiles were fired at the area and schools were also targeted in addition to houses," said Oleksandr Sankevich, the mayor of Mykoliv.
Three people were also injured in the attacks. On Sunday, reports of more attacks also came out, but no details about the casualties or any other damage could be revealed.
Mikhail Razozyev told local media that a Russian military base in the Black Sea was hit by a massive explosion after a drone flight, injuring five soldiers.
He blamed Ukraine for the attack. Olga Kovitedi, a member of the upper house of Russia, told the official news agency RIA, "The attack is definitely external, but it happened from within the boundaries of Sevastopol."
According to him, "the search after the attack The work has been started and these elements will be found soon.
'Big loss' for the country
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described Vydatorsky's death as a "big loss" for the country, saying he was building a modern grain export network.
After the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the food crisis has risen in the world (Photo: Reuters) |
"These are the people and companies that are working to protect food globally."
Keep in mind that both Ukraine and Russia, which are in conflict with each other, have been playing an important role in the production and export of grain.
Since fighting broke out in February, grain production and exports have been severely affected and a global food crisis has emerged.
An agreement was reached between the two countries last week to start the process of food delivery, and the process is again in jeopardy after a major exporter was targeted in its early days.24 February this year.
Fighting has continued since Russia invaded neighboring Ukraine.
Russia has claimed to have captured several cities, while Ukraine says it will not surrender under any circumstances.
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