Now pedestrians can cross the contact line at new checkpoint at Novotroitske in Volnovakha District. Before modernized checkpoint was opened only vehicles were allowed to pass by. According to locals there is no line of people at the crossing point yet. Taxis bring 3-4 people who go through checkpoint. There is about 3 km to walk between checkpoints.

Food products in logistics center in Novotroitske are much cheaper than in the markets of Lugansk and Donetsk.