Ukraine denies halting grain corridor: Over 20 ships loaded in ports
Ukraine denies halting grain corridor (Getty Images)
The information about the suspension of the temporary grain corridor because of a possible threat from Russia is not accurate. Ukrainian ports continue to handle ships that have passed through the corridor, according to the Ministry for Communities, Territories, and Infrastructure Development of Ukraine.
"The information regarding the cancellation or unscheduled stoppage of the temporary Ukrainian corridor for the movement of civilian vessels from and to the ports of the Big Odesa is false. All available routes established by the Ukrainian Navy are valid and being used by civilian vessels," the statement said.
The ministry notes that given the corridor was implemented in the extremely difficult conditions of Russia's military aggression, its functioning takes into account the military situation and weather conditions.
"Currently, 23 ships are under loading in the ports of Odesa, Chornomorsk and Pivdennyi. A total of 51 vessels used the entrance corridor. 33 vessels exported more than 1.3 million tons of Ukrainian agricultural products and other cargo," the ministry adds.
Grain deal
Russia announced its exit from the grain deal in July 2023. After that, it began shelling ports and grain infrastructure. On August 10, Ukraine opened temporary corridors for civilian commercial vessels.
Today, there was information that Ukraine allegedly suspended the operation of the new corridor due to a possible threat from Russian military aircraft and sea mines.
