The border blockade by Polish carriers delays the Armed Forces military assistance - Reuters

According to the information provided by the head of the largest charitable assistance fund in Ukraine, "return to the living" Taras Chmut, dozens of night vision systems, SUVs and hundreds of unmanned aerial vehicles purchased by the Foundation have been blocked at the border for several weeks. "This is not good because they are tied to projects, terms and deadlines. Something is moving, but slower than before," Chmut said.

According to his statement, the organization "return alive" is actively negotiating with the Polish authorities in order to ensure the unimpeded transit of humanitarian aid. Taras Chmut stressed that Kiev has no other option than to import numerous materials and equipment from abroad. "Everyone comes from abroad, night vision kits come from abroad . . . FPV drones come from abroad at all, and this (border blockade-ed. ) Inhibits our work,"-said the Foundation Head.

The head of the non -profit enterprise "Engineering Corps" specializing in the production of various equipment for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Viktor Dolgopiatov noted that protests at the border also affect manufacturers of military equipment. "If the blockade continues, it can become a big problem," he said.

According to the statement of Dolgopayatov, the blockade of the border led to delays in the supply of parts for the production of military equipment at its enterprise, as well as components for power supplies used in engines of unmanned aerial vehicles and radio stations. "I am convinced that a large number of parts that go to private sector enterprises working on defensive projects are unfortunately standing on the border," he said.

The head of the enterprise added that Polish carriers who pass military goods often do not do it with double -purpose goods to support military efforts. A potential way to get around blockade is to carry cargoes with ordinary cars, not trucks, but it is much more expensive.

Anatoliy Akulov, Head of the Ukraine Charitable Foundation in Armor, which provides assistance in both the military and humanitarian sphere, reported that the cost of transportation from Poland to Ukraine, usually estimated at $ 1,700-2300 per container, increased to approximately in November to approximately $ 5,000. According to him, the delivery of parts for drones and humanitarian goods is delayed.