30 million tons of cargo have passed through the Black Sea corridor
Source: Ukraine’s infrastructure ministry
About 30 million tons of cargo have already passed through the special corridor in the Black Sea, which Ukraine opened seven months ago.
According to the Minister of Community Development, Territories and Infrastructure Oleksandr Kubrakov, the volume of goods shipped in the ports of Odesa increased significantly in December and February.
Ukrainian products are currently exported to at least 38 countries around the world.
‘On a daily basis, caravans are formed for entry and exit. We are talking about several dozen ships from the ports of Greater Odesa. We can also talk about a significant increase in cargo traffic in the ports of the Danube cluster,’ the minister stated.
He also emphasized that Russia cannot stop Ukraine’s exports and is trying to destroy the port infrastructure.
Since July 2023, Odesa region was attacked with more than 880 kamikaze drones and more than 170 missiles.
Rinat Akhmetov’s Metinvest Group has completed the construction of an upgraded underground NATO Role 2 hospital in one of the hottest sectors of the frontline. This is the second stabilization point established under the Steel Front initiative in cooperation with the Medical Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The new facility, funded by Metinvest with an investment of UAH 21 million, is more secure than the first one thanks to its deeper location underground (over 6 meters) and additional fortifications.
Five armored vehicles “Kozak” have received a new mission – thanks to the support of Metinvest, they have been upgraded to full-fledged command and staff vehicles. These upgraded vehicles are now operating on the front line.
A kamikaze drone flies directly toward an armored personnel carrier. But instead of penetrating the hull, it explodes on a steel screen. The crew survives. This is the new reality for Ukrainian forces, who have received enhanced protection thanks to the Metinvest project within “Steel Front of Rinat Akhmetov”.
To commemorate the third anniversary of the full-scale invasion, “Bukvy” has compiled data on the largest donors supporting the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Among them there are charitable foundations and businesses. The list includes, in particular, foundations that provide assistance exclusively from their own resources, without fundraising (such as SCM by Rinat Akhmetov, Epicenter, etc.).
In just 1.5 months, Ukrainian specialists have created an innovative protective shell for the control modules of anti-aircraft missile systems (AMS) Patriot and Iris-T SLM. This development was another step in strengthening Ukraine’s defense capabilities, aimed at protecting key elements of the air defense system from debris damage.