Ukrainian grain exports plummet amid #Russian military strikes on port infrastructure In the first 12 days of August, #Ukraine significantly reduced export volumes of key grain crops amid strikes on port infrastructure and disruptions to sea routes. Wheat — 175,000 tons compared to 759,000 tons a year earlier, a 4.3-fold decrease. Barley — 37,000 tons, a 5.6-fold decrease compared to the same period last year. Corn — 68,000 tons, a 2.7-fold decrease.