Polish carriers reported the closing of several automobile checkpoints at the Ukrainian border, according to a broadcast from RMF FM. The situation unfolded in the afternoon as a group of drivers formed a blockade across three crossings: Khrebenny, Dorohusk, and Korchev.
Witnesses described a coordinated action where dozens of transport operators blocked the routes, with the protesters demanding that Ukrainian carriers receive commercial permits and calling for a cap on their number. The incident highlights ongoing friction over cross-border access and regulatory control at these key border points, which handle a large share of legal freight traffic between Poland and Ukraine. Source: RMF FM.
Former representative of Ukraine’s State Border Service, Andrey Demchenko, spoke about the warning Poland issued regarding the potential for such blockades to continue from November 3 through the end of the year. Demchenko noted that Kyiv was awaiting Warsaw’s official statement to guide border traffic participants on how to proceed starting November 3. Demchenko’s remarks were shared in subsequent updates and reflect the sensitivity of border operations to policy shifts in both countries. Source: RMF FM.
Demchenko also referred to the daily reality at the crossings, noting that around a hundred Ukrainian citizens were denied exit due to missing documents or not meeting crossing criteria. He pointed to the heightened scrutiny during martial law, when the border regime tightened further and more than seven thousand violators were detected attempting to cross with forged documents. The remarks illustrate the challenges border authorities face in balancing security requirements with humanitarian and economic considerations. Source: RMF FM.
Earlier, Demchenko had discussed with media channels the broader context behind the ongoing tensions, including questions about the underlying causes of the dispute and how it affects cross-border movement. His comments underscored the role of border agencies in enforcing regulations and the impact of operational measures on travelers and carriers alike. Source: RMF FM.