Since the beginning of the war, more than 30,000 Ukrainians have illegally entered Moldova

Since 2022, around 33,000 Ukrainians have illegally entered Moldova, with most crossing through the Transnistrian region.

This was reported by “Sputnik Moldova,” citing Andrei Trofimov, Deputy Head of the General Inspectorate of Border Police of the Republic.

“According to available data, I can report that approximately 33,000 Ukrainians have crossed the state border for the purpose of illegal migration to date. This has occurred over a period of two years,” said Trofimov.

Trofimov explained how Moldovan law enforcement deals with illegal migrants.

“They are documented, after which they are directed to leave the country using public transport,” reported one of the leaders of the border police.

Trofimov also mentioned that 18,000 illegal migrants were detected attempting to leave Moldova due to the absence of an entry stamp.

It is worth noting that earlier, in the Odessa region, a border guard fled to Moldova during a border patrol.