Protection against Russian attacks will be strengthened in Odesa ports

Defensive measures will be enhanced in Odesa ports. The focus is also on personnel safety and infrastructure restoration.

This was reported by RBC-Ukraine with reference to the press service of the Ministry of Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine on Facebook.

“We are strengthening defense measures in each port. We are implementing additional actions that will increase the level of defense and security,” said Oleksiy Kuleba, Vice Prime Minister for the Restoration of Ukraine, Minister of Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine.

According to him, it is also necessary to provide additional protection for the personnel of enterprises on the territory of the seaport, including the arrangement of mobile shelters.

“Additional funds will be allocated to restore the infrastructure of the Odesa port. In particular, this will include the modernization of key facilities and strengthening the overall security of the port areas,” he said.

According to the Ministry, 86 vessels are currently waiting to enter the ports of Odesa, Chornomorsk and Pivdennyi, which are expected to export almost 2 million tons of cargo. In total, more than 2,800 vessels have called at the three ports since the Ukrainian Corridor was launched, carrying products to more than 50 countries.

Author - Olena Madiak, 22/10/2024