Fishermen from Brittany, France, have provided Ukraine with approximately 280 km of fishing nets, which serve as barriers to protect against Russian drones. This was reported by the State Agency for Melioration, Fisheries, and Food Programs.
The worn-out fishing nets, which were previously set for disposal, have found a new purpose, being used in frontline cities and along the front lines. The material is capable of withstanding significant loads.
The initiative belongs to the charity organization Kernic Solidarités, which was implemented after requests from Ukrainians in France. The organization's president, Gérard Le Duf, noted that the fishing community responded quickly to the call for help.
“Once we learned that Ukraine needed nets, the fishing community quickly reacted. There are plenty of fishing nets in our region. The issue is that we don’t know what to do with them since several companies that recycle them have shut down. If they are needed by Ukrainians to create anti-drone barriers and save lives – they can take them,” the president stated.
Initially, the nets were used to protect medical camps near the front lines, and now they are deployed on roads, bridges, and near hospital entrances.
The agency expressed gratitude to the French fishermen for their support of Ukraine and called on other citizens to join similar initiatives.