Ukrainians face increased difficulty crossing the border with Poland: where the biggest queues and detours are

The most serious problems occurred at the 'Krakowiec' crossing due to a failure in the power supply system. This caused a complete halt in the passage of people and transportation in both directions, which lasted throughout the morning hours. By noon, the situation improved, but problems have not yet disappeared.

According to the State Border Guard Service, traffic lanes at the border with Poland were partially closed on August 4. At the crossing point 'Yahodin - Dorohusk', movement is hindered due to repair work.

As of 12:00, truck processing has been restored at the 'Krakowiec' crossing, and entry into Ukraine is operating as usual. Currently, there are queues: 60 vehicles are waiting to exit the country, while 80 are waiting to enter.

Travelers are advised to avoid using the 'Krakowiec' and 'Shehyni' crossings for crossing the border and to take other routes.

Repair work at the border crossing 'Yahodin - Dorohusk'

The State Customs Service announced plans to complete repair work on the Ukrainian side of the 'Yahodin - Dorohusk' crossing by the end of September. Work began on August 4, 2025.

As part of the repairs, roofing structures, canopies, retaining walls, and service premises in the customs inspection zone will be renovated. Despite these changes, the capacity of the crossing point should not critically decrease.

Drivers are advised to plan alternative routes in case of possible delays. The border service provides an interactive map for up-to-date information on the congestion of all border crossings.

It was previously reported about the introduction of new entry rules into the countries of the European Union.

A message about complications at the border crossing between Ukraine and Poland. Problems arose due to repair work and a power supply system failure. The situation is gradually improving, the capacity of the 'Krakowiec' point has been restored.