More beaches planned to open in Odesa region than last year

The head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration, Oleh Kiper, has signed an order to inspect the region's beaches before the upcoming tourist season.

The head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration, Oleh Kiper, said this on the air of the United News telethon.

"I would like to note that Odesa region is the only region of the country with access to the sea, so the resource should be used primarily for recovery. In the context of war and constant shelling, the summer season is better called a recreational season than a tourist one. First of all, for our military personnel and their families, and people who are constantly under fire. I would also like to note that the season is also important for businesses that have to work and support the Armed Forces of Ukraine," the head of the Odesa Regional Military Administration emphasized.

In November 2025, the Rules for the Equipment and Operation of Beaches established by the Odesa City Council became obsolete due to changes in legislation - the Law of Ukraine "On Lease of State and Communal Property" no longer allowed beaches to be leased as landscaping facilities or hydraulic structures, as was done under the rules of the City Hall from 2007.

At that time, the courts were considering 30 lawsuits filed by prosecutors to terminate beach lease agreements. In 2025, more than two dozen beach areas for swimming and recreation were officially opened in Odesa. All of them were tested for safety in accordance with wartime requirements. Separate zones were also opened in Chornomorsk and Prymorske in the Izmail district. Recreation was allowed on 26 beach areas. All of them have been inspected and meet sanitary requirements and wartime conditions.

In 2024, the beach season in Odesa region opened on June 8. There were 20 locations available for swimming, which were previously checked to ensure they met safety standards.

Кирило Бойко