Shelters on Kobleve beaches should be built by entrepreneurs, — village head

A sign pointing the way to the nearest shelter on an Odesa beach. Illustrative photo NikVesti

Despite the closed beaches and mine danger, the Kobleve resort plans to host holidaymakers this year. But only where there are shelters. And according to Kobleve village head Volodymyr Panych, it is up to the entrepreneurs to build them.

This is stated in the article NikVesti and Odesa Life: «A Minute to Hide: The Risky Reality of Southern Ukraine’s 2025 Beach Season»

According to Panych, only 4% of recreation centres in Kobleve are currently operating, mostly those with swimming pools.

For them to operate, it is a prerequisite to have protective structures. This month, local authorities and the State Emergency Service will conduct safety inspections to ensure compliance with safety requirements.

According to the village head, it is the business that should invest in the construction of shelters on beaches.

«To open the beach season, businesses should work on shelters, because they are the ones who invite guests (vacationers, — note). Therefore, safety conditions must be maintained for recreation,» said Panych.

However, Panych clarified that the community is ready to support businesses in creating the necessary infrastructure.

Read also the article NikVesti: «TMykolaiv Region Prepares Safe Vacation Zones as Beach Access Remains Closed»