Border Crossings Between Belarus and Ukraine

The border between Belarus and Ukraine is a long, 1,000-kilometer frontier defined by vast, sparsely populated marshlands and dense forests. This is the Polesia region, one of the largest wetland areas in Europe, a unique landscape that makes much of the border naturally impassable and historically difficult to control. Due to the challenging terrain and the severe political and security situation that has unfolded in the region, travel across this border has become extremely restricted and complex. While there are about eight official international crossing points, their operational status can be uncertain, and movement is heavily curtailed. The main crossing, before recent events, was at Novaya Huta (Belarus) and Novi Yarylovychi (Ukraine), on the main E95 highway connecting Minsk and Kyiv.

The entire region is rural and remote. The landscape itself, with its dense woods and impenetrable swamps, has played a significant role in the history of both nations. It served as a natural barrier and was a famous refuge for Soviet partisans during World War II. Today, these same geographical features contribute to its complexity as a modern security frontier. Any consideration of travel here requires careful attention to official government advisories, as it remains a highly sensitive and unpredictable border zone.