# Russia’s assault on Odesa chokes a vital route for Ukrainian exports

https://mins.news/en/video/31029

- DW News, 2026-08-24 22:10 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cExKCzMRIro

> Odesa, Ukraine’s key Black Sea gateway, is being affected by weeks of Russian attacks. Damage to ports, railways and transport links has badly hit exports, putting pressure on Ukraine’s economy and global food supplies.

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