Ensuring sustainable connectivity with European countries is not only a matter of logistics, but also of economic resilience and Ukraine’s European integration.
The Agency for Restoration is responsible for 28 border crossing points. We are developing major crossings and modernizing “small” ones. Throughout 2025, our focus was on the strategic development of border crossing points, combining modernization with principles of economic efficiency.
In 2025, a new border crossing point, Velyka Palad – Nagyhódos, was constructed on the border with Hungary. This reduced the load on other crossings and created an additional route for up to 200 passenger vehicles and 600 pedestrians per day. Construction of a service area near the Reni – Giurgiulesti border crossing point (Odesa region) was also completed.
Construction is ongoing on a new border crossing point with Romania, Bila Tserkva – Sighetu Marmației, as well as Phase I of the reconstruction of the Porubne – Siret border crossing point (construction of additional lanes for the freight terminal: four lanes for vehicles up to 5 tons, each 50 meters long) in the Chernivtsi region.
In 2025, modular solutions were actively implemented at “small” border crossing points. A modular solution is a full-fledged infrastructure facility that is 5–6 times cheaper than capital construction while providing the same functions: sanitary facilities, engineering networks, staff premises and accessibility. These solutions comply with the requirements of Ukraine’s future accession to the EU, including the standards of the Schengen Borders Code. After Ukraine joins the EU, the modules may be transferred to the State Emergency Service or military units for use as field offices or temporary humanitarian hubs.
· Ten facilities are being upgraded using mobile structures.
The average capacity of each such crossing point is up to 190 vehicles per day.
· Budget savings: the cost of modernizing one facility is UAH 20–25 million, which is several times cheaper than capital construction.
These border crossing points include:
· installation of modern mobile offices and waiting areas;
· connection to all necessary utilities and site improvement;
· provision of proper sanitary conditions;
· implementation of inclusive solutions for people with reduced mobility.
Border development supports Ukrainian exports and military logistics. As Ukraine plans to join the EU, modular solutions are an appropriate choice, enabling rapid improvements in comfort without excessive budget expenditures.
In 2025, Ukraine participated in the European Union’s Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) program, which integrates Ukraine’s transport network into the trans-European TEN-T system. With CEF support, projects for the reconstruction of access roads and the modernization of equipment at border crossing points are co-financed. Participation in CEF makes it possible to attract non-repayable financial assistance of up to 50% of project costs, making Ukraine’s export routes to the EU faster and more cost-effective.
In 2026, new construction of the Bronnytsia – Ungur border crossing point is planned in Vinnytsia region, involving the actual reconstruction of the crossing under a temporary scheme. We also plan to complete the capital renovation of the Malyi Bereznyi – Ubla border crossing point (Zakarpattia region), which began in 2025.
Additionally, during the year we plan to carry out capital repairs and reconstruction of four border crossing points in Zakarpattia region, reconstruct the Reni – Giurgiulesti crossing point in Odesa region, and build the first phase of a service area near the Yahodyn – Dorohusk border crossing point in Volyn region.