Polish carriers are threatening to blockade the Ukrainian-Polish border crossing “Yagodyn-Dorohusk,” which could significantly complicate transportation links between the two countries in the coming months
According to information provided by the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, there is a potential for large-scale protests by Polish truck drivers to begin as early as May 12. Reports indicate that Polish transporters plan to hold a protest action at the Dorohusk crossing point, located opposite Ukraine’s Yagodyn. These intentions have raised concerns among Ukrainian border officials and logistics services, as restrictions on truck movement could lead to substantial delays and disrupt supply chains at the Ukrainian border. According to the information provided by representatives of the Border Guard of the Republic of Poland, from May 12, Polish trucks and buses passing through this border crossing will be subject to limited crossings — with intervals between vehicles reduced to one vehicle per hour in each direction. Such a regime could significantly decrease capacity and threaten further logistical problems for Ukrainian businesses and importers. At the same time, the Polish side assures that humanitarian cargoes, including vehicles transporting humanitarian aid, will be granted free passage without obstacles. This is likely intended to prevent humanitarian crises and support humanitarian missions. The representatives of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine noted that, as of now, traffic through "Yagodyn-Dorohusk" remains unchanged and operates normally. However, Ukrainian border authorities are urging drivers and logistics companies to consider possible difficulties and to plan their routes with potential delays in mind starting from May 12. The agency also emphasized that the situation in this direction is under additional control, and Ukrainian services will inform the public about any updates and changes to the border crossing procedures. It is expected that a prolonged blockade or restrictions on truck movement from the Polish side could last up to four months, posing serious challenges to international trade, especially in the supply of goods, humanitarian aid, and special transport. Authorities and the business community of both countries are seeking ways to resolve the situation; however, at present, the idea of Polish protests remains relevant and potentially destructive to the normal functioning of border crossing points.