The First Dry Cargo Ship with Ukrainian Grain Arrives in Istanbul, Says Turkey's Ministry of Defense

The first dry cargo ship with Ukrainian grain has arrived in Istanbul, according to a statement from Turkey's Ministry of Defense.

Earlier, the Turkish defense department announced that the first ship loaded with wheat left the Ukrainian port on Monday at 8:30 AM.

The operation, which was signed by representatives from Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, and the UN, allows for the export of Ukrainian grain, food products, and fertilizers from three ports, including Odessa, across the Black Sea.