Russian and Ukrainian airstrikes overnight kill or wound dozens of people

Russian drone and missile strikes have killed at least five people and wounded 46 in Dnipro and other areas of Ukraine.

Russian drone and missile strikes on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro killed at least five people and wounded 46, authorities said Saturday. The bodies of four people were found in the ruins of a house destroyed in overnight attacks, with rescue efforts still underway. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the strikes, calling them a blatant disregard for human life. The attacks occurred in multiple areas of Ukraine, including Dnipro and other regions.

The conflict in Ukraine is driving up global wheat prices, which in turn is increasing the cost of bread and other baked goods. As a result, consumers are paying more for staples like bread, with prices rising by as much as 10% in recent months. This price increase is affecting households that rely on these staples for their daily meals. The rise in wheat prices is also impacting food manufacturers and retailers.

The Ukraine-Russia conflict has disrupted global grain supplies, with Ukraine being a major exporter of wheat and other grains. Prior to the conflict, Ukraine exported millions of tons of grain per year, with much of it going to countries in the Middle East and Africa. The conflict has also led to a decline in grain production in Ukraine, further exacerbating the global shortage. Insiders know that the conflict is not just about territorial control, but also about access to resources like grain.

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization is set to release a report on the global grain market in the coming weeks, which will provide further insight into the impact of the conflict on food prices. The report is expected to show a significant decline in global grain reserves, which will likely lead to further price increases. A surprising detail is that some countries are turning to alternative sources of grain, such as Kazakhstan, which has seen a significant increase in grain exports in recent months.