Ukraine: First humanitarian grain ship leaves port for Africa
16 August 2022 |
12:18 pm
The first humanitarian cargo of food from Ukraine since Russia's invasion has set off from Ukraine. Meanwhile, the location of the first commercial ship to leave carrying grain is unknown.
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