Large-scale failure in the SBGS database: exit and entry across the border is temporarily impossible

Large-scale failure at the border: exit and entry to Ukraine suspended

The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine reported on large-scale technical failure of the database, resulting in entry and exit across the state border is temporarily impossible.

«Due to technical reasons, there are interruptions in the operation of the databases used during the registration of citizens at the checkpoints. Work is underway to restore the systems» functioning," the agency said.

According to the State Border Guard Service, the failure is nationwide in nature and touches all entry and exit checkpoints, including road, rail and air transport.
Border guards called on citizens refrain from travelling to stabilise the system.

The Ministry of Digital Transformation reported that specialists are working to restore the database, which is integrated with other state accounting systems.

It is expected that after the resumption of the border control servers queues at checkpoints may increase, Therefore, the State Border Guard Service advises citizens to plan their trips in advance.