Moldova suspends Palanca-Mayaki-Udobne checkpoint after Russian shell impact, border guard wounded
The operation of Palanca-Mayaki-Udobne border checkpoint between Moldova and Ukraine has been suspended following the impact of a shell near the Moldovan checkpoint as a result of Russian strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure, leaving a border guard with minor injuries, the Border Police of the Republic of Moldova reported on Monday.
The Palanca-Mayaki-Udobne border checkpoint, located between Moldova and Ukraine, has been suspended by Moldovan authorities following a Russian shell impact that wounded a border guard, according to the Border Police of the Republic of Moldova. On October 5th, 2026, an incident occurred near the checkpoint, resulting from Russia's attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure.
Around 09:38, a shell fell near the Palanca checkpoint, bounced, and struck a shuttle bus parked close to the barrier. The shell caused damage to both the bus and the dispatcher's booth. One border guard suffered minor injuries, with no other reported casualties. Citizens are advised to avoid traveling to the area. The Border Police, in collaboration with the Customs Service, is continuously monitoring the situation and maintaining contact with Ukrainian authorities to resolve the issue.
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