NKHP Grain Export Terminal Says Repairs After Ukrainian Attack May Take 4 Months

By Reuters Aug. 26, 2026 A grain export terminal in Novorossiysk. WeedNoon (CC BY-SA 4.0) Repair works at NKHP, one of three grain terminals at Russia's main Black Sea export port of Novorossiysk, could take up to four months following a Ukrainian attack, the company said on Wednesday. Attacks over recent months have halted almost all grain shipments through ports on the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov, which used to account for 70% of all Russian grain exports. Ukraine hit Novorossiysk in a major drone attack on August 12 that put all three grain terminals out of operation. The other export terminal, owned by Demetra, suffered less significant damage than NKHP, while the third, owned by Delo Group, was not damaged in the attack, though operations were suspended. The owner of NKHP, Russian state-owned United Grain Company, confirmed after the attack that the terminal had been damaged. Reuters sources said the loading gallery was among the facilities affected. The final repair timeline has yet to be determined, according to a financial report published on Wednesday. NKHP, with an annual capacity of 7.1 million metric tons, is one of the three largest terminals at the port of Novorossiysk with a combined annual capacity of over 20 million tons, while total seaborne exports stood at 52.7 million tons last season. The Russian government is considering scrapping its grain export duty as exports face disruption from drone attacks in the Black Sea. It is also discussing ways to redirect export flows through other ports, including Baltic, Caspian and Far Eastern routes. Read more about: Agriculture Sign up for our free weekly newsletter Our weekly newsletter contains a hand-picked selection of news, features, analysis and more from The Moscow Times. You will receive it in your mailbox every Friday. Never miss the latest news from Russia. Preview Subscribers agree to the Privacy Policy We sent a confirmation to your email. Please confirm your subscription. A Message from The Moscow Times: Dear readers, We are facing unprecedented challenges. Russia's Prosecutor General's Office has designated The Moscow Times as an "undesirable" organization, criminalizing our work and putting our staff at risk of prosecution. This follows our earlier unjust labeling as a "foreign agent." These actions are direct attempts to silence independent journalism in Russia. The authorities claim our work "discredits the decisions of the Russian leadership." We see things differently: we strive to provide accurate, unbiased reporting on Russia. We, the journalists of The Moscow Times, refuse to be silenced. But to continue our work, we need your help. Your support, no matter how small, makes a world of difference. If you can, please support us monthly starting from just $2. It's quick to set up, and every contribution makes a significant impact. By supporting The Moscow Times, you're defending open, independent journalism in the face of repression. Thank you for standing with us. Once Monthly Annual Continue Not ready to support today? Remind me later. × Remind me next month Remind me Thank you! Your reminder is set. We will send you one reminder email a month from now. For details on the personal data we collect and how it is used, please see our Privacy Policy. Read more Russia’s Farm Sector Losing 150K Workers a Year, Agriculture Minister Warns The labor shortage has become a key obstacle for the farm sector, which is already grappling with poor harvests and a shortage of high-quality imported... 2 Min read Agricultural Emergency Declared in Southern Russia’s Rostov Region Over Crop Loss The new emergency follows two other agricultural emergencies that have been in place in the Rostov region since May and June. 2 Min read Krasnodar Drought Inflicts Nearly $600M in Crop Losses, Agribusiness Group Says Earlier this summer, authorities in Krasnodar declared a state of emergency across nine districts after a prolonged dry spell began affecting thousands... 2 Min read Russian Researchers Develop Method to Grow Potatoes at Home One researcher said that it allowed for а “sufficient amount” of potato growth over “short periods.” 1 Min read