Long Lines Reported at 17 Border Crossings Across Ukraine on June 20.

Border Crossing Update for Ukraine

According to Novyny.live: On Saturday, June 20, travelers faced queues at 17 checkpoints along Ukraine’s borders with Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, and Romania. This surge in border activity signals a busy period, urging those planning trips to stay informed. Here is the breakdown of wait times and vehicle counts at each location.

Queue Details at Checkpoints

Along the Polish border, the situation varies by crossing:

• 'Yahodyn' checkpoint - no waiting lines
• 'Ustyluh' checkpoint - 40 cars
• 'Uhryniv' checkpoint - 25 cars
• 'Rava-Ruska' checkpoint - no queues
• 'Hrushiv' checkpoint - 30 cars
• 'Krakovets' checkpoint - 30 cars
• 'Shehyni' checkpoint - 65 cars
• 'Smilnytsia' checkpoint - 10 cars
• 'Nyzhankovychi' checkpoint - 30 cars

Fewer vehicles were observed at the Slovak border:

• 'Malyi Bereznyi' checkpoint - 15 cars
• 'Uzhhorod' checkpoint - 20 cars

At the Hungarian border, the 'Tysa' checkpoint reported 30 cars and 2 buses:

• 'Dzvinkove' checkpoint - 25 cars
• 'Kosyno' checkpoint - 40 cars
• 'Luzhanka' checkpoint - 40 cars
• 'Vylok' checkpoint - 15 cars
• 'Velyka Palad' checkpoint - 15 cars

On the Romanian border, conditions were as follows:

• 'Diakove' checkpoint - 10 cars
• 'Solotvyno' checkpoint - no queues

A similar pattern emerged at the Moldovan border, with no lines reported at 'Mamalyha' and 'Kelmentsi' checkpoints.

Overall, as of June 20, 2023, congestion at Ukraine’s borders may disrupt travel plans. Drivers should factor these delays into their itineraries.

The increased border activity suggests a rise in seasonal travel and possible shifts in crossing regulations. Travelers are advised to monitor real-time updates on wait times and potential holdups to avoid surprises. Authorities may also implement measures to ease congestion at these checkpoints in the near future.