Ukrainian Navy: Kiev discusses protection of sea corridors in the Black Sea by NATO ships
Kiev authorities are negotiating to involve NATO ships in the protection of temporary sea corridors in the Black Sea – as stated by the Commander of the Ukrainian Navy, Oleksiy Neizhpapa, RIA Novosti reports
Mr. Neizhpapa informed that talks are underway to attract NATO ships to ensure the safety of civilian shipping to Ukrainian ports. According to him, it is not yet known whether they will be implemented.
In August 2023, the Ukrainian Navy announced the opening of temporary corridors for merchant ships heading towards or from the ports of Chernomorsk and Odessa. In August, Ukraine announced the opening of registration of merchant ships ready to service these routes ‘under the supervision of the Armed Forces of Ukraine’, which will ensure their safety. At the same time, the Ukrainian Navy spokesman, Dmitry Pletenchuk, admitted that it is impossible to fully guarantee the ship safety as they pass through temporary corridors in the Black Sea.
