Ukraine says 22 ships illegally entered occupied Crimea ports in Oct

The said vessels entered the ports of Kerch, Sevastopol, and Feodosia 64 times, the report says. 

"As was reported, seaports located on the territory of the Autonomous Republic of Crimea, namely the ports of Yevpatoria, Kerch, Sevastopol, Feodosia, and Yalta, are closed by Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine's Order No. 578-r of April 30, 2014 On Certain Issues of Functioning of Maritime and River Transport and Order No. 255 of June 16, 2014 On Closing Down the Sea Ports, issued by Ukraine's Infrastructure Ministry," the report said.

Read alsoEU prolongs sanctions over actions against Ukraine's territorial integrityThe department noted that the entry of ships under foreign flags at closed seaports and terminals located in Crimea and the city of Sevastopol would be considered as a violation of the international law, as well as actions undermining the sovereignty of Ukraine in violation of its legislation.

This entails the responsibility of shipowners, operators, and shipmasters, including criminal liability.

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