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Recent developments in the Zakarpattia region of Ukraine have revealed a complex web of intelligence operations and smuggling schemes. The Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) exposed a Hungarian intelligence officer overseeing an agent network, heightening tensions in the area. Additionally, joint operations by the SSU, National Police, and border detachments have thwarted various attempts to smuggle draft-age individuals across borders. These efforts not only illustrate the challenges of cross-border evasion schemes but also underscore the persistent vigilance required to maintain national security. Investigations continue into the multifaceted smuggling channels and those involved, aiming to bring stability and justice to the region.

What recent intelligence activities have been uncovered in Zakarpattia?

The Security Service of Ukraine recently identified and exposed activities by a Hungarian intelligence officer who ran an agent network in the Zakarpattia region. This operation is a crucial part of ongoing efforts to curb foreign espionage and safeguard Ukrainian sovereignty.

How are authorities dealing with smuggling in Zakarpattia?

Authorities in Zakarpattia are actively combating smuggling operations. Recent actions by the SSU, National Police, and border detachments have dismantled networks involved in illegally transporting draft-age men across borders. These coordinated efforts aim to curb illegal crossings and enforce national laws.

Who has been arrested concerning smuggling schemes in Zakarpattia?

Numerous arrests have been made regarding smuggling schemes in Zakarpattia. This includes individuals involved in organizing illegal border crossings and circumventing mobilization. Law enforcement and security agencies continue to pursue those responsible for these unlawful activities.

What are the specific measures taken to prevent border smuggling in Zakarpattia?

To prevent border smuggling, authorities have intensified patrols, conducted joint special operations, and employed advanced surveillance technologies. Collaboration among various enforcement agencies is essential in identifying and dismantling smuggling routes and arresting perpetrators.

What has the response been to Hungarian intelligence operations in Zakarpattia?

The exposure of Hungarian intelligence operations has led to increased scrutiny of foreign activities in Zakarpattia. Ukrainian security services are diligently investigating and taking appropriate measures to counter intelligence threats and maintain regional stability.

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TCR violations Violations in Uzhhorod TCR: work of special commission has been initiated, - Operational Command "West". VIDEO+PHOTOS A monitoring visit to the Uzhhorod TCR, carried out by Andrii Kryuchkov, the Ombudsman’s representative in the Zakarpattia region, revealed flagrant violations despite obstruction from officials. 25 820 212 Previously in trend: Unlawful actions of the TCR Violation of human rights by TCR

Attempts to smuggle people across the border have been thwarted Law enforcement officers have foiled three attempts to smuggle people across border. PHOTOS Four people who tried to smuggle draft-age men across the border were exposed by officers of the Mukachevo border detachment’s main operational search unit, in cooperation with the National Police, the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), and prosecutors. 955 8 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization Illegal border crossing

A multi-million international transport scheme has been uncovered in Zakarpattia Tickets bypassing ticket offices: multi-million international transport scheme uncovered in Zakarpattia. VIDEO+PHOTOS Under the procedural supervision of the Transcarpathian Regional Prosecutor’s Office, a tax evasion scheme involving the organisation of bus trips to EU countries has been uncovered. 7 097 17 Previously in trend: Tax violations

The SSU and National Police have detained 13 more organisers of evasion schemes SSU and National Police have detained 13 more organisers of "evasion schemes". PHOTOS The Security Service and National Police have blocked new schemes for evading mobilisation and detained the organisers of these schemes in various regions of Ukraine. 2 157 17 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Border guards uncovered a scheme in Zakarpattia Border guards dismantle illegal departure channel via Zakarpattia for $13,000. PHOTOS As a result of a joint special operation carried out by operatives of the 7th Carpathian Border Guard Detachment and the 27th Border Guard Detachment, officers of the Migration Police Department and Lviv District Police Department No. 1 of the Main Directorate of the National Police in Lviv region, with force support from the Dozor special unit and under the procedural supervision of the Lviv Regional Prosecutor’s Office, a channel for illegally smuggling people across the state border was... 1 430 2 Previously in trend: Draft evaders smuggling across the border Illegal border crossing

Uzhhorod City Council deputy did not declare property Failed to declare assets worth over 13.8 million hryvnias: Uzhhorod City Council deputy notified of suspicion. VIDEO+PHOTOS A current member of the 8th convocation of the Uzhhorod City Council has been notified of suspicion of submitting knowingly false information in his declaration and legalising property obtained by criminal means. He was elected to the Uzhhorod City Council in 2020 from the OPFL party, which is now banned in Ukraine. 4 788 23 Previously in trend: Undeclared assets

A deputy in Zakarpattia concealed millions in assets in his declaration Hid over 8.3 million hryvnias in his declaration: deputy in Zakarpattia has been notified of suspicion, - regional prosecutor’s office. PHOTOS A member of the Berehove District Council has been notified of suspicion of submitting a knowingly false declaration and legalising income obtained by criminal means. 2 853 14 Previously in trend: Undeclared assets

The woman helped men of draft age to leave the country Law enforcement serve notice of suspicion on woman who helped draft-age men leave Ukraine. PHOTOS Law enforcement officers served a notice of suspicion on a woman who helped men of conscription age leave the country. 1 789 8 Previously in trend: Illegal border crossing

Andrii Savchuk SSU conducts searches at office of Savchuk, head of Zakarpattia TCR, - media Right now, the Security Service of Ukraine is conducting searches at the office of Andrii Savchuk, head of the Zakarpattia RTCR and SS. 6 244 59 Previously in trend: Searches at TCR’s leadership

The National Police and the SSU have exposed corruption schemes for evading mobilisation SSU and National Police exposed seven organisers of "draft dodging schemes" in various regions of Ukraine. PHOTOS The Security Service and National Police have blocked new schemes for evading mobilisation in Ukraine and detained seven organisers of the schemes. 1 501 9 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Three evaders detained in Zakarpattia Smuggling to Hungary for $29,000: three evaders detained in Zakarpattia – State Border Guard Service. PHOTOS In Transcarpathia, border guards of the Mukachevo Detachment detained three men from Kyiv, Odesa and Kirovohrad regions who were trying to illegally cross the border with Hungary. 1 523 0 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Seventeen participants in schemes to smuggle conscripts will be tried in Zakarpattia Organizers of the transfer of conscripts will be tried in Zakarpattia: 17 participants exposed. PHOTOS The prosecutor's office brought cases against 17 people who tried to smuggle more than 18 men of military age across the border. They wanted to receive more than $73,000 for their services. 1 518 10 Previously in trend: Draft evaders smuggling across the border Smugglers of draft evaders exposed Illegal border crossing

Illegal scheme uncovered in Zakarpattia Scheme for illegal border crossing and attempt to bribe border guard exposed in Zakarpattia. PHOTOS A joint interagency group consisting of operatives from the Internal and Personal Security Office of the 27th Border Detachment of the  Main Office of Internal and Personal Security "West", officers of the Zakarpattia Department of the National Police’s Internal Security Directorate, and investigators from the Zakarpattia Regional Police, under the procedural guidance of the Zakarpattia Specialized Defense Prosecutor’s Office of the Western Region, exposed the organizer of illegal activity. 1 056 1 Previously in trend: Illegal border crossing

Two border guards in Zakarpattia planned to illegally transport men of conscription age SBI, together with SSU, has uncovered corruption schemes on border with Slovakia and Hungary. PHOTO In Zakarpattia, officers of the State Bureau of Investigation, the Security Service of Ukraine, and the Border Guard Internal Security Department disrupted illegal schemes to smuggle draft-age men across the border. 3 504 4 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

General Staff on the incursion of Hungarian drones into Ukraine Drone from Hungary twice flew at different altitudes over Zakarpattia – General Staff. MAPS On the morning of September 26, 2025, Ukrainian Armed Forces radar twice detected at different altitudes a drone-type aerial object in Ukraine’s airspace over Zakarpattia region. 8 654 35 Previously in trend: Hungarian drones flew into Ukraine

A channel for smuggling draft dodgers to Romania was exposed in Zakarpattia Swimming across Tysa to Romania: channel for smuggling men across border has been exposed in Zakarpattia - State Border Guard Service. VIDEO+PHOTOS In Zakarpattia, border guards uncovered a channel for trafficking men abroad. 2 914 11 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Russian missile strike on Mukachevo Russian missile strike on Mukachevo: large-scale fire localised, number of victims rises to 23. PHOTOS (updated) Rescuers have localised a large-scale fire of 7,000 square metres caused by a rocket attack in Mukachevo. 8 994 19 Previously in trend: Strike on Zakarpattia

Strike on Mukachevo Consequences of hostile strike on Mukachevo. PHOTOS The Russian army launched a missile attack on Mukachevo at around 04.40 am. Two Kalibr missiles caused an explosion at a local factory with foreign investment. 12 527 65 Previously in trend: Strike on Zakarpattia

Attack on Zakarpattia on 21 August What is known "Shahed" fell in village of Lypovets in Zakarpattia: power lines and house damaged. PHOTO "Shahed" attacked the village of Lypovets, Khust district, Zakarpattia. 4 846 1 Previously in trend: Strike on Zakarpattia

Organiser of smuggling to Romania detained in Zakarpattia region Man smuggled to Romania for $6,000: Organizer detained in Zakarpattia region– SBGS. VIDEO+PHOTOS On the outskirts of Verkhnie Vodiane village, border guards uncovered an attempt to illegally smuggle a Ukrainian citizen across the border into Romania. 1 410 18 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

SSU detains six arsonists What is known They wanted to destroy AFU veteran’s home and Ukrzaliznytsia facilities: SSU detains six arsonists. PHOTOS Six Russian agents involved in arson attacks across various regions of Ukraine have been detained. The targets were the homes of Ukrainian defenders and their families, as well as energy facilities of Ukrzaliznytsia. 3 254 21 Previously in trend: Detention of arsonists

An attempt to illegally cross the border was exposed in Zakarpattia Going abroad for $11,000: attempt to smuggle man exposed in Zakarpattia – SBGS. VIDEO+PHOTOS Border guards in Zakarpattia stopped a foreign-registered BMW attempting to illegally smuggle a man abroad. 2 839 5 Previously in trend: Draft evaders smuggling across the border

Smugglers transporting a draft dodger to Hungary detained in Zakarpattia Smugglers detained in Zakarpattia for transporting draft dodger to Hungary for $5,500 – State Border Guard Service. PHOTOS In Zakarpattia, border guards, together with the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) and the Uzhhorod District Prosecutor’s Office, uncovered a channel for illegally smuggling draft-age men across the border into Hungary. 1 173 14 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

In Zakarpattia, a scheme was uncovered to help draft dodgers escape across the border in an ambulance Border crossing using ambulance: draft evasion smuggling scheme exposed in Zakarpattia – SBGS. PHOTOS Border guards, together with the police, uncovered a scheme to illegally smuggle draft-age men to Romania using an ambulance. 2 403 12 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Men detained in Zakarpattia who wanted to swim across the border Four men detained in Zakarpattia for attempting to swim across Hungary border – SBGS. PHOTO Four residents of Khust district were detained in Zakarpattia after attempting to swim across the Tisza River to illegally enter Hungary. 1 886 40 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Traffic accident in Zakarpattia Drunk driver causes accident at checkpoint in Zakarpattia: soldier killed. PHOTOS On 7 July, at around 4:30 a.m., police received a report that a car had crashed into a law enforcement checkpoint in Perechyn. There were victims of the accident. 5 033 20 Previously in trend: Car Accident

Bridge collapsed in Zakarpattia Bridge collapse on state highway in Zakarpattia – National Police. PHOTO A bridge collapsed in Zakarpattia on the state highway Nyzhni Vorota – Uzhok, between the settlements of Pidpolozzia and Zhdeniievo. 10 784 62 Previously in trend: Bridge collapse in Zakarpattia

A man who killed a girl and fled abroad was detained in Zakarpattia Brutally murdered girlfriend and tried to flee abroad: man detained in Zakarpattia – SBGS. PHOTO Border guards from the "Dilove" station of the Mukachevo detachment, in cooperation with police, detained a 22-year-old resident of Zaporizhzhia who was attempting to illegally cross the border into Romania. 5 826 6 Previously in trend: Arrest for murder

Customs officer in Zakarpattia detained for attempting to smuggle draft dodgers abroad Customs officer detained in Zakarpattia for attempting to smuggle draft dodgers abroad for $32,000 – SBI. PHOTOS Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation, in cooperation with the National Police’s Strategic Investigations Department, exposed a customs service inspector in Zakarpattia region who was organizing a scheme to illegally help men of conscription age leave the country. 1 926 9 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

SSU exposes two Transcarpathians for justifying Russian aggression Justified Russia’s war in Ukraine: in Zakarpattia region two locals are exposed - SSU. PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine has served two residents of Zakarpattia with a notice of suspicion for disseminating publications justifying and denying Russia's armed aggression against Ukraine. 2 955 15 Previously in trend: Justifying Russia’s armed aggression

In Zakarpattia, an Armenian citizen was exposed who tried to smuggle a Kharkiv resident for $13,000 Armenian national was detained in Zakarpattia for smuggling Kharkiv resident across Tysa River into Hungary for $13,000. VIDEO+PHOTOS In Zakarpattia region, law enforcement officers exposed an attempt to smuggle a 22-year-old Kharkiv resident across the Ukrainian-Hungarian border. 1 622 8 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

Call centre exposed in Uzhhorod Stealing money from EU citizens: call centre in Uzhhorod exposed - SSU. VIDEO+PHOTOS The Security Service of Ukraine, jointly with the Czech Police, eliminated a fraudulent scheme in the Zakarpattia region, which targeted EU citizens. 6 680 24 Previously in trend: financial fraud

helped draft dodgers $420,000 "earned" from smuggling draft dodgers abroad: criminal group exposed in Zakarpattia. PHOTOS Under the procedural supervision of prosecutors of the Prosecutor General's Office and the Special Defence Prosecutor's Office of the Western Region, two law enforcement officers and four Ukrainian citizens were served suspicion notices. 2 957 10 Previously in trend: Draft evaders smuggling across the border Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

channel for smuggling draft dodgers was exposed in Zakarpattia Smuggling of draft dodgers to Hungary for $25,000: three criminals exposed in Zakarpattia region - SBGS. VIDEO+PHOTOS In Transcarpathia, border guards of the Mukachevo Detachment exposed three people who organised the illegal smuggling of men liable for military service to Hungary outside checkpoints. 1 609 12 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

A scheme for smuggling draft dodgers across the border was uncovered in Zakarpattia Scheme to smuggle draft dodgers abroad for $8,000 uncovered in Zakarpattia – SBGS. VIDEO+PHOTOS Three people were detained in Zakarpattia region for organising the smuggling of men of military age across the state border. 1 514 10 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

Two draft dodgers detained in Zakarpattia region near the border with Slovakia "To girls for Easter": two draft dodgers detained in Zakarpattia – SBGS. PHOTO Near the village of Onokivtsi in the Uzhhorod District, border guards detained two men subject to military service who were attempting to illegally cross into Slovakia. 2 687 18 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Organiser of illegal border crossing detained in Zakarpattia region $8,000 to Romania: Attempt to smuggle men across border uncovered in Zakarpattia – State Border Guard Service. PHOTOS On the outskirts of the village of Vyshkovo in Zakarpattia, officers of the Operational Investigation Department together with border guards of the Yablunivka Department of the Mukachevo Border Guard Detachment detained five people who were planning to illegally cross the border with Romania. 3 235 18 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

Border guard detained in Uzhhorod for assistance in illegal border crossing Border guard detained in Uzhhorod for offering to illegally smuggle draft dodger across border for $5,000 – State Border Guard Service. PHOTOS In Uzhhorod, internal security operatives of the Chop Border Guard Detachment, together with the SSU and the State Bureau of Investigation, detained a serviceman who, in return for a USD 5,000 bribe, promised to assist a serviceman in illegally crossing the state border. 1 122 7 Previously in trend: Draft evaders smuggling across the border

The Zakarpattia region exposes scheme of illegal travel to Slovakia Travelling to Slovakia for $10,000: four people detained in Zakarpattia region for helping draft dodger cross border – SBGS. PHOTOS Law enforcement officers detained four people who organised an illegal border crossing for a man of military age. 1 275 3 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Russian was detained for attempting to illegally cross the border He tried to get to EU through Zakarpattia: border guards detained drunk Russian who tried to illegally cross border - SBGS. PHOTOS Border guards of the Palad Komarivtsi department of the Chop detachment detained a Russian citizen in Transcarpathia who was trying to illegally cross the border. 3 006 19

Organizer of smuggling across the border detained in Zakarpattia region Border guards detain smuggler with boat and two conscripts in Zakarpattia region - SBGS. VIDEO+PHOTOS Zakarpattia border guards exposed the organizer of the illegal transportation of persons liable for military service across the border to Hungary. 2 308 10 Previously in trend: War

Border guard helped people liable for military service to go to Hungary for $6,000 "Helped" men to go to Hungary for $6 thousand: border guard exposed in Zakarpattia region. PHOTOS In Zakarpattia, a border guard was exposed for helping to smuggle men of military age across the border to Hungary for a bribe. 2 619 11 Previously in trend: Grafters

Border guards detain 6 men who paid $15,000 each for a boat across the Tisza They paid $15 thousand for boat across Tisza: 6 men detained near border in Zakarpattia - SBGS. PHOTO In Zakarpattia, border guards detained six men who had paid at least $15,000 to 'smugglers' to illegally cross the Tisza River into Hungary. 2 934 35

Draft dodgers disguised as a funeral cortege detained They disguised as funeral cortege: two draft dodgers detained in Zakarpattia region. PHOTOS In Zakarpattia, smugglers were detained who tried to smuggle two draft dodgers across the border under the guise of members of a funeral cortege accompanying the body of a fallen soldier. 5 489 26

scheme to smuggle people liable for military service to Romania is exposed "Businessman" who smuggled persons liable for military service abroad for $10-15 thousand exposed in Zakarpattia region - SBGS. VIDEO+PHOTOS In Zakarpattia, border guards exposed a 50-year-old resident of Dilove village who organised an illegal scheme to smuggle men liable for military service to Romania. 2 141 8 Previously in trend: War

Violation of rights of military and children in Volovets hospital Ombudsman’s Office reveals violations of military and children’s rights in Volovets hospital in Zakarpattia region. PHOTOS In Volovets hospital, the monitoring group of the Ukrainian Parliament Commissioner for Human Rights in Zakarpattia region found violations of the rights of servicemen and children to healthcare and proper medical care. 4 267 37

Викрито схеми для ухилянтів у вишах України Professor, associate professor and entrepreneur: "Schemes for evaders" eliminated in three Ukrainian universities - SSU. PHOTOS The Security Service and the National Police have dismantled three new schemes to evade mobilisation of men of conscription age in Poltava, Zakarpattia and Kharkiv regions. The detainees include a professor and an associate professor of higher education. 5 817 26

На Закарпатті викрито чергову схему ухилення від мобілізації Another mobilisation evasion scheme exposed in Zakarpattia region: officials, doctors and former law enforcement officers are among suspects. PHOTOS In Zakarpattia region, SBI officers in cooperation with the SSU and the National Police exposed a scheme to issue "fake" diagnoses of mental disorders to people wishing to avoid mobilisation and go abroad. 8 157 22

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