Black Sea shipping halted after over 100 attacks since June, UN agency says
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Shipping in the Black Sea has virtually stopped due to escalating attacks on civilian vessels, according to the UN's International Maritime Organization. More than 100 strikes on ships since June have killed over 30 seafarers. The crisis has sharply reduced grain exports through the Black Sea, raising concerns about global food security.
Key Facts
- More than 100 strikes on ships in the Black Sea have occurred since June, killing over 30 seafarers.
- In the Strait of Hormuz, 80 attacks have taken place since March, resulting in 22 seafarer deaths.
- No safe area for ship passage currently exists in the Black Sea, according to IMO's Damien Chevallier.
- Grain exports through the Black Sea have sharply decreased due to intensified hostilities.
Attacks on Civilian Vessels
Damien Chevallier, director of maritime safety at the International Maritime Organization, told UN News that shipping in the Black Sea has virtually stopped. Since June, more than 100 strikes on vessels have killed over 30 seafarers. Both sides in the conflict are directly attacking civilian ships using missiles and drones. Chevallier noted that no vessel can take measures to prevent such strikes because ships are large, slow, and easy to attack.
Impact on Global Food Security
Grain exports through the Black Sea have sharply decreased due to the escalation of hostilities. Chevallier warned that the crisis could have long-term consequences, with food security being a major concern. He compared the situation to the Strait of Hormuz, where 80 attacks since March killed 22 seafarers.
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