Polish border guards report mining of Ukrainian checkpoint «Medica-Shegini». This happened against the backdrop of a large flow of Ukrainians returning home for Easter. The information is being verified and traffic through the checkpoint is temporarily restricted.
Bomb threats
Polish border guards have reported a possible bomb threat at the Ukrainian border crossing point Medyka-Szegyni. The information was received today, 30 March.
For now, traffic through the checkpoint is temporarily restricted. Explosive experts and law enforcement officers are working at the site.
Situation at the border
The incident occurred at a time when thousands of Ukrainians are returning home for the Easter holidays. As a result, there is a significant congestion of people and vehicles at the border.
Polish services urged citizens to remain calm and follow official reports. The Ukrainian side has not yet released any additional information.
Context.
The Medyka-Szegyni border crossing point is one of the largest on the border between Ukraine and Poland. Hundreds of thousands of people use it every year, especially during the holidays.
Reports of bombs at the border are not new. Such incidents often cause delays and traffic complications.
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