Polish truck drivers resumed protests at the Dorohusk-Yagodin border crossing with Ukraine, according to the Ukrainian Border Service. The disruption at the checkpoint marks another escalation in a broader campaign that has disrupted cross-border freight through the region’s logistics network. Local authorities and border agencies reported that the roadblock was renewed as trucks were briefly held at the checkpoint, forcing some shipments to pause while organizers outlined their next steps. The information was shared through the border agency’s channels and confirmed by multiple observers monitoring cross-border traffic flow, as reported by the Ukrainian Border Service.
Protest organizers announced a highly controlled passage plan. They stated that one truck per hour would be allowed to pass, with a clear distinction made for vehicles carrying humanitarian aid. The organizers emphasized that relief shipments would receive priority to minimize human and medical supply gaps during the disruption. This approach aims to balance protest goals with the practical needs of communities on both sides of the border, according to the organizers and supporting observers.
Rafal Mekler, identified by observers as one of the protest leaders, reiterated that the blockade at the Yagodin-Dorogusk border would continue until specific demands were met or a credible breakthrough occurred. Stakeholders note that his statements reflect the negotiators’ strategy to seek policy concessions while maintaining public order on a busy international corridor, a view echoed by street reporters covering the event.
Earlier reports indicated that the blockade at the border crossing had been temporarily suspended after Dorogusk mayor Wojciech Sawa announced a ban on protest activities nearby. Local officials said the pause was intended to prevent disruption to essential services and to maintain safe passage for residents and commerce. The managers of nearby facilities expressed a willingness to engage in dialogue but highlighted the complexity of coordinating cross-border commerce during a tense political moment, according to city administration statements.
Despite the pause, drivers returned to action, arguing that ongoing restrictions harmed trade and raised costs for transportation firms. City officials, while not ruling out dialogue, faced pressure to propose practical steps that would allow a more predictable flow of goods. In parallel, the protesters pursued legal avenues, seeking court review to challenge the mayor’s stance or to secure a temporary order that might reopen lanes for freight, as noted in judicial proceedings surrounding the event.
On 15 December, a trial session in Poland addressed the legality and management of the border blockage, but the proceedings were canceled in light of evolving political and administrative considerations. Observers noted that court actions in border-related disputes often reflect broader negotiations between regional authorities, carrier representatives, and national ministries responsible for transport and agriculture, as described by legal observers.
During this period, three additional checkpoints on the Polish-Ukrainian border remained closed, including Medyka-Shegini, Rava-Ruska-Hrebiene, and Krakovets-Korcheva. The uniform suspension across multiple crossing points intensified concerns about supply chain resilience and the ability of Ukrainian and Polish carriers to move goods efficiently. Trade groups and logistics firms urged calm and urged authorities to provide a clear timetable for reopenings to prevent cascading delays, according to border status updates.
Earlier developments saw the Polish Ministry of Agriculture publicly taking a position in support of the carrier protests, framing their actions as a response to regulatory and operational pressures affecting farmers and freight operators. Ukrainian carriers also staged demonstrations in solidarity, emphasizing their own challenges at the border and urging a coordinated approach to easing cross-border movement of goods. Analysts noted that such demonstrations can influence policy conversations, especially when they align with broader concerns about agricultural markets and transport infrastructure, as reported in ministerial statements and carrier actions.