Ukrainian drivers should prepare, as serious delays are expected at the “Yahodyn – Dorohusk” border crossing due to a protest by Polish carriers. They plan to allow only one truck per hour to pass, and these restrictions may last for up to four months. Therefore, drivers are advised to take this into account when planning their routes.
This is reported by Finway
According to the State Border Guard Service (SBGS), Polish carriers are organizing a large-scale protest that could last for up to four months. As noted by the Border Guard of the Republic of Poland, the protest is scheduled to take place near the “Dorohusk” crossing, which borders the Ukrainian “Yahodyn”. The protest involves partially blocking the movement of freight transport: only one truck per hour will be allowed in each direction, with exceptions for buses and vehicles carrying humanitarian aid.
At the moment, the situation at the border remains calm, and the movement of freight trucks is proceeding as usual. However, border guards warn drivers to consider potential complications when planning their routes. The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine promises to promptly inform about changes in the border crossing regime in this direction.
The reason for the protest is the dissatisfaction of Polish carriers with the cancellation of the permit system for Ukrainian transporters, which previously limited their presence in the EU market. After the borders were opened in support of Ukraine by the European Union, Ukrainian trucks gained the ability to operate freely in the EU, which, according to Polish entrepreneurs, created unequal conditions.
The protest is organized by Rafal Mekler – the owner of a logistics company and an activist of the anti-Ukrainian party “Confederation”, who has been a long-time critic of European policies supporting Ukraine. He accuses the EU of
“destroying Polish business by the hands of Ukrainians”
and demands the immediate reinstatement of restrictions.
Mekler stated on social media:
“Due to the influx of Ukrainian carriers pushing Poles out of the market, we are forced to act. Our trucks are idle in the “eQueue” system, and we can no longer remain silent.”
His statement has found support among some carriers and farmers, who have repeatedly blocked border crossings with Ukraine in 2023-2024. Previous protests lasted for weeks and were often accompanied by political slogans, calls to restrict imports of Ukrainian products, and demands for compensation from the Polish government.
Polish media report that the choice of the “Dorohusk – Yahodyn” crossing is related to the fact that other crossings are under reconstruction.