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Orlivka ferry checkpoint temporarily closed due to Russian attack

Tuesday, 26 September 2023, 09:56
Orlivka ferry checkpoint temporarily closed due to Russian attack
Orlivka ferry crossing point . Photo from archive: State Border Guard Service of Ukraine

Ukrainian border guards have suspended the work of the Orlivka ferry crossing point in Reni district in Odesa Oblast due to a nighttime attack by the Russians with attack drones. 

Source: State Border Guard Service of Ukraine

Quote: "The operation of the Orlivka ferry checkpoint has been temporarily suspended. Measures are being taken to stabilise its operation after the enemy's night attack.

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We will report on the resumption of border crossing operations, and in the meantime, we recommend choosing other directions to cross the border, in particular, the Reni vehicle checkpoint."

Background: 

  • On the night of 25-26 September, 26 out of 38 Shahed attack drones were shot down over Ukraine. There was a hit in the Danube area, damaging border infrastructure and burning vehicles.
  • Oleh Kiper, Head of Odesa Oblast Military Administration, reported that Russian troops struck the port infrastructure of Odesa Oblast on the night of 25-26 September, damaging a checkpoint building, warehouses, and three dozen trucks, burning out six articulated lorries and injuring two drivers.

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