KYIV, Feb 12 – The maritime corridor created by the Naval Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine has facilitated the export of nearly 22 million tons of goods since August 2023, with the volumes potentially increasing by another quarter, Deputy Prime Minister for Ukraine's recovery Oleksandr Kubrakov said following visits to Black Sea ports.

"More than 22 million tons of various goods have been exported since the start of operation of the temporary corridor through the Black Sea, which is called "Ukrainian corridor" in the world. More than 700 vessels have used it since August," Kubrakov wrote on Facebook on Saturday.