SBSU: an increase in the number of people leaving Ukraine for Poland in recent days

On the Ukrainian-Polish border, the flow of people and vehicles leaving Ukraine has increased.

The State Border Service reported this on May 15.

As noted, in recent days, the number of people who have passed through the Ukrainian-Polish border is about 25 thousand people and more than 5 thousand vehicles.

According to border guards, the accumulation of traffic is observed in front of the checkpoints «Sheghyni», «Ustyluh», «Krakivets» and «Rava-Ruska».

«Currently, the lowest passenger flow is observed in «Smilnytsia», «Hrushev» and «Uhryniv». In order to reduce waiting time in queues, we recommend citizens to choose these checkpoints for crossing the border,» the message reads.

Ukrainian-Polish border / Photo: SBSU

Ukrainian-Polish border / Photo: SBSU

We would like to remind you that protection of Ukrainian refugees in Poland, which is currently valid until June 30, will be extended. Temporary protection will also be provided to Ukrainians without a passport.