Border Crossing Delays on January 15: Checkpoints Affected and Official Guidance.

Current Situation at Ukraine's Border

According to Novyny.live: As of January 15, minor queues are forming at several Ukrainian border crossing points. Border officials advise travelers to plan for potential delays due to possible disruptions in electronic systems.

By 9:00 AM, there were virtually no queues for those exiting Ukraine. However, specific delays are being reported at certain checkpoints. For instance:

• At the 'Yahodyn' checkpoint, pedestrian and passenger vehicle crossings are suspended.
• At the 'Ustyluh' checkpoint, 10 passenger vehicles are waiting, and pedestrian crossing is also unavailable.
• Crossing for passenger vehicles and pedestrians is also suspended at the following checkpoints: 'Uhryniv', 'Rava-Ruska', 'Hrushiv', 'Krakivets', 'Nyzhankovychi', 'Smilnytsia', 'Malyi Bereznyi', 'Tysa', 'Luzhanka', 'Vylok', 'Dyakove', 'Solotvyno', 'Porubne', 'Krasnoilsk', 'Dyakivtsi', 'Mamalyha', 'Kelmentsi', 'Rososhany', and 'Sokyriany'.

At the 'Shehyni' checkpoint, 15 passenger vehicles and 1 bus are waiting, but pedestrian crossing is operational in both directions. At 'Uzhhorod', 3 passenger vehicles are waiting, and pedestrian crossing is also possible in both directions. Pedestrian crossing at the 'Mali Selmentsi' checkpoint is available from 09:00 to 21:00. At 'Dzvinkove', pedestrian crossing operates from 08:00 to 19:00, and at 'Kosyno' from 08:00 to 20:00. Pedestrian crossing at 'Velyka Palad' is also available from 08:00 to 19:00.

Border officials urge citizens to account for potential delays and restrictions when planning their border crossings. These conditions are not uncommon and can be influenced by various operational and security factors.

The situation at the Ukrainian border indicates temporary difficulties that may impact citizens' travel plans. Delays at several checkpoints and restrictions on pedestrian and passenger vehicle crossings highlight the need to consider these factors when planning a trip.