In Odesa, work is ongoing to address the aftermath of the recent storm on Rybalska Balka street. This street suffered significant damage due to heavy rains on September 30. Water flows cascading down the slopes caused severe soil erosion and nearly complete destruction of the road infrastructure.

Local residents report that such flooding levels have not been seen in decades. The situation is complicated by works conducted last year by unknown individuals: heavy machinery removed part of the slope where the ‘Odesky’ sanatorium is located. Those works were halted at the time, but following the storm, there is now a real threat of the sanatorium's fence collapsing.

According to Odesa's first deputy mayor Oleksandr Filatov, a number of legal violations connected to land privatization have been uncovered during the cleanup process. This concerns two state acts issued in 2008 and 2009 based on a court ruling that granted ownership of lands that belong to the community, effectively road sections.

“The city authorities have already begun verifying all ownership documents related to developments along the brook. Simultaneously, legal actions are being prepared to contest actions that violate legislation prohibiting the privatization of communal lands without coordination with local government bodies,” stated Odesa Mayor Hennadii Trukhanov.

Currently, municipal services continue to clear the area of mud, construction debris, and household waste.

Temporary drainage solutions are being implemented, and planning for a new collector section is underway to ensure the stable functioning of Rybalska Balka street in the future.