Overview
- On the night of September 8–9, a reported Russian strike hit the Starokozache checkpoint, killing two civilians and injuring at least one Moldovan national.
- Ukrainian border guards informed Moldovan counterparts immediately and several agencies joined the response, including the State Emergency Service, National Police, Customs and regional infrastructure teams.
- Teams cleared damage and restored facilities, and the Southern Regional Office of the State Border Guard Service announced on September 9 that people and vehicles may once again pass through the crossing.
- Officials warned that security measures at the checkpoint will be adjusted depending on any further attack attempts and urged travelers to follow official updates when planning trips.
- The quick reopening helps ease congestion at other Moldova border points and underscores a pattern of strikes on Ukraine’s border infrastructure that directly affects civilians and cross-border travel.