Polish farmers announced a new blockade of the border with Ukraine: what is known
22 November 2024 13:45
On Saturday, November 23, at 09:00, Polish farmers are planning to go on strike in front of the Medyka-Shehyni checkpoint. The traffic restrictions will apply to trucks. This was reported by the press service of the Lviv Customs, "Komersant Ukrainian" reports
Previously, Polish customs officers reported that farmers plan to go on strike on November 23 at 09:00.
“Currently, Polish customs officers have informed that the blocking of vehicle traffic will last until the end of 2024,” the statement said.
Svitlana Burda, a spokeswoman for the Lviv Border Guard Detachment, told Suspilne that the protest will last 48 hours with a possible extension. Protesters will let buses and cars pass in both directions. The traffic restrictions will apply to trucks.
Polish farmers plan to allow one truck per hour to enter Ukraine. Trucks weighing more than 3.5 tons will be blocked from leaving Ukraine.
Currently, traffic is allowed through the Shehyni-Medica checkpoint as usual.
Meanwhile, restrictions on the passage of vehicles have been imposed at one of the checkpoints on the border with Romania since November 22. They will be in effect for 35 days, according to the State Border Guard Service.
The Solotvyno-Sighetu-Marmaciei checkpoint will partially suspend the passage of vehicles.
Due to the emergency condition of the bridge structure over the Tisa River and in order to carry out work on its restoration, the passage of vehicles will be suspended from 09:00 to 15:30, from Monday to Friday. Pedestrian traffic at this checkpoint will not be stopped.
