Ukraine closes several seaports due to Russian invasion

Ukraine's Ministry of Infrastructure has decided to close several seaports due to the actions of the Russian military, the Ukrainian Cabinet of Ministers said, Report informs via UNIAN.

The ports of Kherson, Skadovsk, Mariupol and Berdyansk have been closed.

The government added that the ports will resume operations once they are back under the control of the Ukrainian side.

"On April 29, 2022, the Ministry of Infrastructure of Ukraine adopted Order No. 256 dated April 28, 2022, registered in the Ministry of Justice No. 470/37806 'On the closure of seaports.’ According to the order, Berdyansk, Mariupol, Skadovsk and Kherson seaports will be closed from the day of its official publication,” the Cabinet of Ministers said.