Grain-laden ships en route to Ukraine's Black Sea ports

Two cargo vessels are heading to Ukrainian ports to load grain, becoming the first ships to use a temporary corridor in the Black Sea. This corridor was established by Ukraine to release ships trapped in its ports since the start of the war with Russia and to bypass a de facto blockade. The bulk carriers, "Resilient Africa" and "Aroyat," are transporting almost 20,000 tons of wheat for Africa and Asia. This test of Ukraine's ability to reopen shipping lanes comes as Russia attempts to reimpose its blockade and launches attacks on Ukrainian grain export infrastructure. The Black Sea grain deal, brokered by the UN and Turkey, aims to combat a global food crisis exacerbated by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.