Hundreds of Ukrainian men have crossed into neighboring Romania illegally since the beginning of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, the Agerpres news agency reported on August 17, citing data from the Territorial Inspectorate of the Border Police (ITPF). The agency said that from February 24, 2022 to August 15, 2023, border police detected 451 people entering the country illegally, in Botosani county in northern Romania. All are seeking residence in Romania, Agerpres reported. To read the original story by RFE/RL's Romanian Service, click here.
Hundreds Of Ukrainian Men Illegally Crossing Into Romania, Says Report
A man passes through a Romania-Ukraine border-crossing point in February 22, shortly after the start of Russia's full-scale invasion.