First Ukraine grain ship since Russian blockade reaches Istanbul

Palau-flagged general cargo vessel Resilient Africa loaded with grain, leaves the seaport of Chornomorsk, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, near Odesa on Sept.19, 2023. (Reuters)

• The Palau-flagged Resilient Africa vessel was carrying 3,000 tons of wheat

ISTANBUL: The first grain ship to sail from Ukraine since Russia reimposed its Black Sea blockade in July reached Istanbul on Thursday, marine traffic monitors said.
Ukrainian officials said the Palau-flagged Resilient Africa vessel was carrying 3,000 tons of wheat when it left Ukraine’s Chornomorsk port on Tuesday.