According to local sources, on 26 February 2026, a dead wild boar weighing approximately 40–45 kg was обнаружed in the hunting grounds of the NGO TMR “Sokolets,” about four kilometers from the village of Vorochovo, in quarter 11 of the Uzhhorod military forestry area, in the “Volovarki” tract.
The discovery was promptly reported to the Main Directorate of the State Service of Ukraine on Food Safety and Consumer Protection in Zakarpattia region, the management of the Uzhhorod Military Forestry Enterprise, veterinary specialists of the Perechyn district veterinary service, and local authorities. Veterinary experts collected pathological samples for laboratory testing, which confirmed the presence of the African swine fever virus (ASF).
Following confirmation of the disease, quarantine restrictions are being introduced to prevent further spread. During the quarantine period, residents are asked to limit visits to forest areas near the village. In case dead wild animals are found, people are urged not to approach them and to immediately notify local authorities or veterinary service representatives.
Specialists emphasize that strict compliance with biosecurity measures remains a key factor in containing the spread of ASF, which poses a serious threat to the pig farming industry.