--- title: "Border Guard Service: all border crossing points operating normally despite Russian shelling" description: "The SBGS stated that all Ukrainian border crossing points are operating in normal mode, including those previously shelled. At the same time, in recent days the \"Staryi Kozachyi\" and \"Orlivka\" checkpoints were attacked, with fatalities at one of them." date: 2026-09-12T23:16:00.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/sbgs-all-border-crossing-points-operating-normally-despite-russian-shelling tags: [ukraine, border, gpsu, russia, checkpoints, drone-attacks] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Border Guard Service: all border crossing points operating normally despite Russian shelling ![Queue of vehicles at a Ukrainian state border crossing point operated by the Border Guard Service](https://xab.info/media/2026/09/12/gpsu-vse-punkty-propuska-rabotayut-v-shtatnom-rezhime/gpsu-vse-punkty-propuska-rabotayut-v-shtatnom-rezhime-1.webp) ## 🎯 Key Points - The SBGS confirmed normal operating mode at all crossing points, including those previously shelled. - On weekdays about 110,000 citizens cross the border, on weekends 120,000–125,000, and during the summer period up to 150,000. - On the night of September 9, drones attacked the "Staryi Kozachyi" checkpoint (border with Moldova); there are fatalities and injured. - Previously, the "Orlivka" checkpoint (border with Romania) temporarily ceased operations after an attack. The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine (SBGS) has confirmed that all border crossing points are functioning in normal mode. Border guards continue to process the movement of citizens and vehicles, and the service specifically emphasized that this also applies to those checkpoints that have previously been targeted by Russian shelling. No official announcement has been received at this time regarding the suspension of operations or the restriction of functioning at any of the points. ### Normal mode even at previously shelled checkpoints As noted by the Border Guard Service, the situation at the crossing points remains stable: border guards are on duty and ensuring the crossing of the border in the usual manner. The service paid particular attention to the fact that normal mode is maintained even at those points that have been subjected to attacks in recent days. This means that, according to border guard data, none of the points has been permanently taken out of operation due to enemy strikes. ### Passenger traffic: figures from the Border Guard Service SBGS representative Andrii Demchenko provided the latest figures on border crossings. According to him, on weekdays approximately 110,000 citizens cross the border, while during the summer period this figure was 110,000–115,000. On weekends, passenger traffic fluctuates at around 120,000–125,000 crossings, whereas during the summer period it reached approximately 150,000. These figures indicate that, despite the deterioration of the situation, the flow of citizens through border checkpoints remains high and stable. ### Attacks on border checkpoints in recent days In recent days, several crossing points on the Ukrainian border have been attacked by Russia. On the night of September 9, the international crossing point of "Staryi Kozachyi" on the border with Moldova was attacked by strike drones; as a result, there are fatalities and injured. Previously, the enemy attacked the "Orlivka" checkpoint on the border with Romania, after which the point temporarily ceased operations. Thus, statements about normal mode are made against the backdrop of real combat strikes on border infrastructure. ### Contradictory data There are certain inconsistencies in the official statements and facts that are important to reflect honestly. On the one hand, the SBGS asserts that "all crossing points are operating in normal mode" and does not report the cessation of their functioning. On the other hand, in the same context it is acknowledged that the "Orlivka" checkpoint "temporarily ceased operations" after the attack, and at the "Staryi Kozachyi" point there are fatalities and injured as a result of the drone strike. In other words, the general formulation of normal mode coexists with the facts of temporary suspensions and human casualties at individual points. The difference between "temporarily ceased operations" and "everything is operating normally" may be explained by the restoration of the crossing regime after local incidents; however, the very fact of the temporary cessation of functioning of individual checkpoints is not directly denied in the service's statements. ### What this means for citizens For travelers, the key takeaway is that, according to SBGS data, crossing the border is possible in the normal manner, and passenger traffic remains high. At the same time, citizens should bear in mind that individual points may experience temporary restrictions after attacks, so it is recommended to check the current status of a specific checkpoint before traveling. The service, for its part, does not record a systemic cessation of border point operations and emphasizes the continuation of the crossing regime. ## 🔍 Fact-Check Verification - [Operating despite shelling: the Border Guard Service spoke about the situation at crossing points](https://www.rbc.ua/ukr/lifestyle/pratsyuyut-popri-obstrili-dpsu-rozpovila-1789253550.html) - Подтверждает штатный режим работы всех пунктов пропуска, включая ранее обстреливаемые, и отсутствие сообщений о прекращении их работы. - [Russia attacks border crossing points: the SBGS named the purpose of such actions](https://24tv.ua/ru/ataki-na-kontrolno-propusknye-punkty-v-gpsu-objasnili-pochemu-rossija-ih-atakuet_n3139415) - Контекст атак России на пограничные КПП и позиция ГПСУ по их целям; согласуется с фактами ударов по «Староказаче» и «Орловке». ## ❓ FAQ ### Q: Are all Ukrainian border crossing points currently operating? **A:** According to the SBGS, yes: all crossing points are operating in normal mode, including those that were previously subjected to Russian shelling. The service does not report the cessation of their operations. ### Q: How many citizens cross the border per day? **A:** According to SBGS representative Andrii Demchenko, on weekdays about 110,000 people, on weekends 120,000–125,000, while during the summer period the figures reached 110,000–115,000 on weekdays and about 150,000 on weekends. ### Q: Which crossing points were attacked in recent days? **A:** On the night of September 9, the international "Staryi Kozachyi" point on the border with Moldova was attacked by strike drones; there are fatalities and injured. Previously, the "Orlivka" checkpoint on the border with Romania was attacked, and it temporarily ceased operations.