Ukrainian grain magnate killed by Russians

2022-07-31 14:50:56Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Ukrainian grain magnate killed by Russians
Oleksiy Vadatursky

One of Ukraine's richest businessmen was killed along with his wife by "massive" Russian bombings in the southern city of Mykolaiv last night.

Oleksiy Vadatursky, 74, and his wife Raisa died when a rocket hit their home overnight, Ukrainian media reported.

Vadatursky owned the company "Nibulon", which operated in wheat exports, writes BBC.

The deceased was also awarded with the "Hero of Ukraine" award for his contribution to the industry.

According to an estimate made by "Forebes" magazine in 2020 Oleksiy Vadatursky owned a fortune worth 450 million dollars

"His contribution to the development of the agricultural and shipbuilding industry, the development of the region is invaluable," said the Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Senkevych, BBC reports.

Nibulon has built many storage buildings and advanced technological infrastructure for grain export.

Ukraine and Russia are the main exporters of wheat and other grains, and the disruption of exports caused by the war has sent food prices soaring around the world.

The two countries signed a UN-brokered deal in Turkey last week aimed at easing the food crisis.

But Ukrainian shipments are expected to be slow amid heavy security checks.

Ukraine accuses Russian forces of stealing grain from farms in occupied lands and exporting it through Crimea.

Meanwhile, Russia denies these claims.


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