Poland: Polish farmers staging roadblock protest at Medyka border crossing with Ukraine, June 7

Event

Polish farmers' associations are staging a roadblock protest at the Medyka border crossing with Ukraine, June 7. Members of AgroUnia and other groups are demanding increased government support for the agricultural sector. Reports indicate that National Road 28 has been temporarily closed. The protest is likely to impact goods vehicles crossing the border between Poland and Ukraine. The protest is scheduled to end at 16:00, however lingering disruptions are likely. Further short-notice roadblock demonstrations are possible.

Additional police will deploy to monitor and facilitate the protest. The demonstration will likely result in transport disruptions on National Road 28 and increase congestion on alternative routes. The actions are likely to pass off peacefully, but isolated scuffles cannot be discounted.

Advice

If possible, avoid the demonstration as a routine security precaution. Heed instructions from security services and leave the area at the first sign of a confrontation. Do not attempt to pass through any roadblocks. Check for traffic and public transport disruptions before beginning journeys and allow extra time to reach destinations in vicinity of the protest.