On Friday, February 9, Polish farmers plan to block the Dorohusk-Yahodyn checkpoint. This was reported by the State Customs Service of Ukraine, UNN reports.
Details
According to preliminary information from the Polish side, local farmers are planning to go on strike at certain checkpoints on the Polish-Ukrainian border in the morning of February 9.
Currently, Polish customs officers have informed that the blocking of the Dorohusk-Yahodyn checkpoint is to begin at 11:00 a.m. Kyiv time on February 9, using agricultural machinery. The protest was agreed by the local authorities until March 9, 2024
It is noted that the protesters plan to let all buses and and 1 truck in both directions pass within an hour.
At the same time, humanitarian aid and fuel tankers will be allowed to enter Ukraine without hindrance.
Addendum
The State Customs Service is currently clarifying information about the possible blocking of other checkpoints.
After receiving official confirmation of the blocking of the Polish-Ukrainian border, we will additionally inform you about the situation at the checkpoints
Recall
Protests by Hungarian farmershave also been announced for February 9. They plan to hold their action on the border with Ukraine near the town of Záhony.