Queues at the border with Poland, Hungary, and Romania: current situation as of August 17.
17.08.2025
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Shostal Oleksandr
17.08.2025
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On the morning of August 17, Ukraine faced queues at the border with Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, and Romania. Border guards warn of possible disruptions in electronic control systems. According to the Western Regional Department of the State Border Service of Ukraine-Western Border, queues were recorded at some checkpoints at 09:00.At the border with Poland, the largest queues were at the 'Ustyluh' and 'Krakiwets' points. With Slovakia - at 'Maly Berezny' and 'Uzhhorod'. With Hungary - at the 'Luzhanka' and 'Vylok' points. Queues at the border with Romania were also recorded at some checkpoints. Additionally, drivers from Ukraine must have additional documents to enter Romania, and they may receive fines in Poland for photographing critical infrastructure.Thus, queues at the border on August 17 formed at several checkpoints, which may lead to delays in crossing the border and other negative consequences for drivers and passengers.
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