One of Ukraine-Poland border checkpoints temporarily shut down
Photo: Krakivets border checkpoint closed on August 4 due to lack of electricity (Getty Images)
At the Krakivets border checkpoint on the Ukrainian-Polish border, the processing of individuals and vehicles has been temporarily suspended in both directions, the press service of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine reports.
Power outage causes disruption
According to border officials, the suspension is due to a power outage. Because of the emergency situation, processing of people and vehicles is currently not possible.
Specialists are already working to resolve the issue and restore operations at the checkpoint. The exact time of resumption has not yet been specified.
Border queues
As of 10:00 a.m. Kyiv time, 30 vehicles are waiting to leave Ukraine, and 60 vehicles are waiting to enter. Traffic through Krakivets is currently halted in both directions.
The Border Guard Service urges drivers to consider this information when planning trips and, if possible, to use alternative checkpoints with less congestion.
Checkpoints on Polish border
There are nine vehicle border checkpoints operating between Ukraine and Poland. The largest and busiest of them are:
1.Yahodyn – Dorohusk (Volyn region)
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One of the largest cargo checkpoints.
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Handles trucks, buses, and passenger cars.
2.Krakivets – Korczowa (Lviv region)
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A large international checkpoint.
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Known for frequent queues.
3.Rava-Ruska – Hrebenne (Lviv region)
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High passenger and cargo traffic.
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One of the key border points.
4.Shehyni – Medyka (Lviv region)
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The most popular pedestrian crossing.
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A favorite among residents of border areas.
5.Ustyluh – Zosin (Volyn region)
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Mainly serves passenger cars.
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Less crowded than Yahodyn.
6.Hrushiv – Budomierz (Lviv region)
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A smaller but convenient point for local traffic.
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An alternative to overloaded checkpoints.
7.Smilnytsia – Krościenko (Lviv region)
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Used mostly for passenger vehicles.
8.Nyzhankovychi – Malhowice (Lviv region)
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Opened in 2023.
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A new, modern infrastructure facility.
9.Uhryniv – Dołhobyczów (Lviv region)
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A small checkpoint, suitable for car travelers.
In 2023, Polish carriers blocked several checkpoints on the Ukrainian border.
Currently, the situation on the Polish-Ukrainian border is stable. However, as Ukraine's Ambassador to Poland, Vasyl Bodnar, noted, future risks remain due to political factors.
