Russian missiles struck an agricultural enterprise in the Odesa region, hitting grain terminals and destroying 100 tons of peas and 20 tons of barley.

Overnight, Russian Kalibr missiles fired at an agricultural enterprise in the Odesa region, hitting grain terminals and machinery. 100 tons of peas and 20 tons of barley were destroyed when a grain terminal was struck.

Russia is trying to create a sense of urgency about its return to the Black Sea Grain Initiative by intensifying strikes on Ukrainian port and grain infrastructure, as well as threatening to attack civilian vessels in the Black Sea.

Ukraine harvests most of its grain between July and August, and Russia's strikes on Ukrainian port and agricultural infrastructure can further complicate Ukraine's ability to free up space for newly harvested grains.

The Kremlin likely believes the announcement will have a chilling effect on maritime activity in the Black Sea and create conditions reminiscent of the complete blockade of Ukrainian ports at the start of the full-scale invasion.

Russian strikes against Ukrainian port and grain infrastructure and naval posturing also continue to illustrate that the Kremlin is willing to use naval and precision strike assets to prioritise immediate economic concerns instead of operations in Ukraine.