Border with the Transnistrian region mined by Ukrainian forces; Chiveri says it frees up troops
Ukraine has begun mining the border with the Transnistrian region to free up some of the troops stationed there, allowing them to be transferred to the active front in the ongoing war. This assertion comes from Valeriu Chiveri, the Deputy Prime Minister for Reintegration. He stated that while the Russian Task Force (GOTR) on the left bank of the Nistru poses a security risk, it is not a significant threat.
"The military capacity of the GOTR, the army in the Transnistrian region, is quite limited. While it poses some risk to the security of the Republic of Moldova and Ukraine, it is not significant enough to necessitate urgent actions to enhance security," stated Chiveri during the "La 360 de grade" program on Radio Moldova.
The Deputy Prime Minister noted that some Ukrainian military forces are stationed along the border with the Transnistrian region. He suggested that fortification efforts could allow for their redeployment to areas where combat is more intense.
"I understand that some military forces could be utilized in other parts of Ukraine, where active conflict is taking place, are currently positioned along the border with the Republic of Moldova. It would be logical to assume that these efforts could facilitate the movement of some of these forces to the actual conflict zones," Chiveri explained.
Additionally, Chiveri mentioned that he had not personally discussed this matter with the authorities in Kyiv. However, he believes it is a plausible course of action given the current regional context.
Notably, at the beginning of April, the 120th Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine announced that the border with the Transnistrian region is "heavily mined" as part of measures to enhance security and defense in the Vinnitsa region.
Ukrainian military officials stated that since March 25, 2026, engineering units and border guards from the Mohyliv-Podilskyi Border Detachment have been conducting additional mine-laying operations to strengthen defensive capabilities. Along the entire border with the separatist region, "Egoza"-type barbed wire, autonomous video surveillance systems, and warning systems are being installed, along with the deployment of additional mechanized troops and armored vehicles in the area.
