Russia strikes Ukraine's Danube port, sending global grain prices higher

A general view of damaged property, following a Russian drone attack, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, at a location given as Odesa region, Ukraine in this handout image released on August 2, 2023. Odesa region Governor Oleh Kiper via Telegram/Handout via REUTERS

KYIV (Reuters) -Russia attacked Ukraine's main inland port across the Danube River from Romania on Wednesday, sending global food prices higher as it ramps up its use of force to prevent Ukraine from exporting grain.

The attacks destroyed buildings in the port of Izmail and halted ships in their tracks as they prepared to arrive there to load up with Ukrainian grain in defiance of a de-facto blockade Russia reimposed in mid-July.