strikeAug 3, 2026

Russia’s new Banderol missile cripples Ukraine’s Black Sea grain exports (Ukraine Battlefield update, Day 1,621)

Summary

Every day, the Ukraine Battlefield update newsletter offers a clear look at how the war is unfolding on the ground. - Russia has effectively halted much of Ukraine’s seaborne grain exports. - Its attacks have been aided by the new Banderol missile — what is its main advantage?

Source: Tomáš Vasilko — Read the full report

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Tomáš VasilkoBy Tomáš Vasilko
Every day, the Ukraine Battlefield update newsletter offers a clear look at how the war is unfolding on the ground. Subscribe for free here to get the full text delivered to your inbox. - Russia has effectively halted much of Ukraine’s seaborne grain exports. - Its attacks have b…

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