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Ukrainian border guards are intensively involved in the defense operations against Russian forces. Their strategic deployment of drones, such as those from the Phoenix and Revenge brigades, has proven effective in countering enemy positions and electronic warfare systems across regions like Kharkiv and Donetsk. From destroying Russian R-330 Zhitel systems to hitting infrastructure and military depots, their role remains pivotal. Operations in Kharkiv have seen the destruction of both equipment and personnel, utilizing advanced UAV systems to maintain a strategic advantage. Their efforts have not only prevented encroachments but also safeguarded the integrity of Ukraine's border areas.

What impact do drones have on border guard operations?

Drones have significantly enhanced border guard operations by providing aerial reconnaissance and the capability to launch precise strikes on enemy positions. They play a critical role in disrupting enemy logistics and surveillance systems, contributing to more effective territorial defense.

How are border guards combating electronic warfare systems?

Border guards utilize UAVs equipped with countermeasure technologies to target and destroy Russian electronic warfare systems, such as the R-330 Zhitel. These efforts disrupt enemy communications and control systems, thereby weakening their operational capabilities.

What role does the Phoenix unit play in the conflict?

The Phoenix unit is integral to the border guard's operations, specializing in UAV reconnaissance and strikes. They have been instrumental in several high-profile successes, including the destruction of enemy command posts and armored vehicles, thereby contributing to Ukraine's strategic defense.

How do drone operations help maintain border security?

Drone operations enable comprehensive surveillance and targeted strikes, preventing illegal incursions and reinforcing border integrity. These operations utilize cutting-edge technology to detect, monitor, and neutralize threats before they breach Ukraine's borders.

What strategic regions are border guards focusing on?

Border guards are primarily focused on regions with high conflict potential, including Kharkiv and Donetsk, as well as monitoring strategic locations like Kreminna in Luhansk and Chernihiv regions. These areas are critical due to their proximity to conflict zones and the need to thwart enemy advances.

How effective are border guards against enemy forces in Ukraine?

Border guards have demonstrated remarkable effectiveness against enemy forces through precision drone strikes and prevention of ground assaults. By destroying key assets and monitoring borders, they have significantly impacted the enemy's ability to maneuver and sustain operations.

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Grad Border guards burned down occupiers’ "Grad" with drones. VIDEO In the South, SBGS aerial reconnaissance detected an enemy Grad BM-21 MLRS, which was used by Russians to shell military personnel and civilians at night. The occupiers tried to flee, but it was too late — FPV drone pilots destroyed the launcher. 2 266 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

war Border guards from "Hart" Brigade destroy two enemy guns near Vovchansk. VIDEO Reconnaissance and strike UAV groups of the Hart Brigade destroyed two enemy D-30 and MT-12 Rapier guns, as well as three vehicles used to transport personnel and ammunition, and neutralised six occupiers in the Volchansk direction 924 0 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

Ukrainian border guards attacked enemy positions in the Kursk region Border guards destroy two enemy shelters and watercraft in Kursk region. VIDEO Fighters of the UAV unit "Steel Border" of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine struck Russian military positions in the Kursk region. 1 704 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment in Kursk region

Border guard Marushchak Border guard Marushchak from Zakarpattia paid SSU officer Katerynich $358,000 to destroy compromising evidence: both are now under suspicion, according to media reports. VIDEO Transcarpathian border guard Oleksandr Marushchak owns hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of property and luxury cars and was blackmailed by an SSU officer. 84 100 149 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

war Border guards destroy enemy R-330 ’Zhitel’ EW system with drone. VIDEO In the Kharkiv region, drone operators from the "Phoenix" unit of Ukraine’s border guard forces took out a Russian R-330 "Zhitel" electronic warfare system. 2 605 2 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment

war Border guards destroy enemy electronic warfare command post "Diabazol" in Kharkiv region. VIDEO Border guards from the Phoenix UAV unit struck a command post of the R-330M1P "Diabazol" electronic warfare system in the Kharkiv region. 1 456 2 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment

Baba Yaga drone "Baba Yaga" drone bomber destroyed positions and equipment of occupiers in Kharkiv region. VIDEO In the Kharkiv region, border guards used a "Baba Yaga" bomber drone to destroy vehicles and positions of Russian invaders. 6 491 5 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of Russian positions in Kharkiv region

war Phoenix drones targeted field depots, armored vehicles, and enemy infantry in Donetsk region. VIDEO In the Donetsk region, operators of the Phoenix strike UAV unit destroyed field depots, armoured vehicles and supply vehicles used by the enemy to transport ammunition and personnel to frontline positions. 3 110 1 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

destruction of the enemy radar Border guards destroy Russian radar used by enemy to shell Chernihiv region. VIDEO Border guards destroyed a Russian radar station used by the enemy to adjust its artillery shelling of Chernihiv region. 1 899 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

The Holy Fire Holy Fire has arrived in Ukraine: it is being transported to Kyiv. PHOTOS At the international checkpoint "Ustyluh", border guards of the Volyn detachment met the Holy Fire, which traditionally descends in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem on the eve of the celebration of the Resurrection of Christ. 2 885 42 Previously in trend: Easter

"Baba Yaga" drone Border guards destroyed more than dozen occupiers’ positions in Kharkiv region using "Baba Yaga" attack drone. VIDEO In Kharkiv region, aerial reconnaissance men of the 4th Border Guard Detachment of the State Border Guard Service as part of the Defence Forces discovered and destroyed eleven positions of Russian occupiers. 7 378 6 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian positions in Kharkiv region

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. 1 005 7 Previously in trend: Draft evaders smuggling across the border

War Border guards hit an enemy checkpoint in Kharkiv region. VIDEO In the Kharkiv region, border guards of the Phoenix unit struck an enemy checkpoint. In addition, the enemy's UAV operators were also hit, and their position was detected and destroyed by our soldiers. 2 045 1 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

destruction of the occupiers’ equipment Border guards of Hart Brigade destroyed four Russian UAV launch sites. VIDEO UAV reconnaissance and strike groups and artillerymen of the "Hart" brigade conducted a series of strikes on the firing positions of the Russian invaders. 2 833 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions

Border guards destroy Russian antenna in Sumy sector Antenna and radio-electronic reconnaissance system of Russian proxies destroyed in Sumy sector - SBS. VIDEO Soldiers of the "Steel Frontier" destroyed a communication antenna and a radar system of the Russian occupiers. 1 774 1 Previously in trend: War

Occupiers try to surround Ukrainian Armed Forces in Kupiansk Occupiers try to cross Vovcha river in Kupiansk district to surround Ukrainian Armed Forces, - "Gart" brigade of State Border Guard Service The Russians want to take Kupiansk to enter from the rear and surround the Ukrainian forces. The situation in the Kharkiv sector is difficult but under control. 3 168 3

Russian FPV drone on fibre optics Border guards in Chernihiv region shoot down Russian FPV drone on fibre optics. VIDEO&PHOTOS Soldiers of the Chernihiv Border Guard Detachment shot down an enemy FPV drone that had flown in from the Russian Federation. The UAV was controlled via a fibre-optic cable to bypass Ukrainian electronic warfare systems. 7 112 40 Previously in trend: War

Downed Russian drone in Sumy region Border guards shoot down Russian UAV in Sumy region with small arms. PHOTO Yesterday, during an air attack on the territory of Ukraine using attack drones, border guards shot down an enemy aircraft-type drone in the Sumy region. 2 818 0 Previously in trend: War

Two fugitives and their smugglers detained in Odesa region SBGS: Two fugitives and their smugglers detained in Odesa region on their way to Moldova. VIDEO+PHOTOS In Odesa region, border guards foiled an attempt to illegally cross the border with Moldova. 2 101 12 Previously in trend: War

Corruption in SBGS: 18 border guards detained in 2024 SBGS: 18 border guards detained for corruption since beginning of year. INFOGRAPHICS On the International Anti-Corruption Day, which is celebrated on 9 December, the State Border Guard Service reported on the number of attempts to bribe border guards in 2024. 1 063 9 Previously in trend: Fighting corruption in Ukraine

Border guards in the Kharkiv region used drones to destroy enemy shelter and truck Border guards of "Gart" brigade used drones to destroy enemy shelter and truck - State Border Service of Ukraine. VIDEO Border guards of the Gart Brigade of the Ukrainian Defence Forces continue to destroy personnel and equipment of the Russian occupation forces that have invaded the north of Kharkiv region. 1 538 1 Previously in trend: War

Fatal accident at border guard post Fatal road accident in Odesa region: border guard killed, another injured - State Border Guard Service. PHOTOS One border guard was killed in an accident on the road near the village of Yasky and another was hospitalised with injuries. 3 502 14 Previously in trend: Car Accident

Border guards destroy enemy hideouts in Zaporizhzhia direction Border guards destroyed enemy hideouts in South - State Border Guard Service. VIDEO Border guards in the Zaporizhzhia direction destroyed enemy hideouts and several observation posts using FPV drones. 1 296 1 Previously in trend: War

Serhii Deineko visits border guards in eastern Ukraine SBGS Head Deineko visits combat units in eastern Ukraine. VIDEO+PHOTOS The head of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, Serhii Deineko, visited border guard units defending their positions in the east of the country. 1 803 4 Previously in trend: War

війна Border guards destroyed 4 tanks and infantry fighting vehicles of invaders in Kupiansk direction using drones. VIDEO In the Kupyansk direction, operators of the Phoenix UAVs of the "Pomsta" border brigade commandant's office destroyed 4 tanks, 2 cars, 2 ATVs, and an occupier's BMP-2 with drone strikes and burned 2 fuel and lubricant depots. 2 044 2 Previously in trend: War

війна Border guards of "Hart" brigade destroy occupiers’ positions in Vovchansk direction with drones. VIDEO Border guards of the Hart Brigade of the Ukrainian Defence Forces continue to destroy personnel and equipment of the Russian occupation forces that have invaded the north of the Kharkiv region. 1 530 0 Previously in trend: War

Luhansk border guards destroyed equipment and warehouses of occupiers Luhansk border guards destroy occupiers’ equipment and warehouses near Kreminna. VIDEO In the vicinity of Kreminna, Luhansk border guards' operators of attack drones inflicted serious losses on Russian occupiers' equipment, personnel and logistics. 2 123 1 Previously in trend: War

downed Russian UAV Gerbera Border guards in Sumy region shoot down Russian "Gerbera" drone. PHOTO Yesterday, during one of the air attacks on Ukraine, border guards downed an enemy UAV in the Sumy region. 2 145 0 Previously in trend: War

Nearly 1500 border guards trained by Interflex in UK Almost 1500 border guards trained under Interflex program in UK. PHOTOS Since the beginning of 2024, nearly 1,500 Ukrainian border guards have completed the five-week Interflex training programme in the UK. 757 7

знищення російського танка з дрона Border guards of "Revenge" brigade destroyed 4 enemy tanks with drones over last day. VIDEO Soldiers of the border commandant's office of reconnaissance and strike unmanned aerial systems "Phoenix", which operates in Kharkiv, Donetsk and Luhansk regions, destroyed 4 enemy tanks over the last day. 1 843 1 Previously in trend: War

ДПСУ Border guards destroyed enemy tank, crossing point and dozen occupiers with drones in Donetsk region. VIDEO Drone operators from the commandant's office of the Phoenix reconnaissance and strike unmanned aerial systems have successfully fired on enemy targets in the Donetsk region. 3 132 1 Previously in trend: War

Ліквідація окупантів у районі Кремінної Border guards eliminate 6 occupiers with drone strikes near Kreminna. VIDEO Border guards killed 6 and wounded 5 more occupiers near Kreminna. 3 405 1 Previously in trend: War

затримано прикордонника за допомогу ухилянтам Border guard who helped draft dodger to leave for USD 4 thousand detained in Prykarpattia region In Prykarpattia, law enforcement officers detained a border guard who helped a draft dodger go abroad for $4,000. 3 507 39

Збиття шахеда на Сумщині прикордонниками In Sumy region, border guards shoot down enemy Shahed using small arms. PHOTOS The day before, on 15 September, during another attack on Ukraine with attack drones, border guards shot down an enemy Shahed kamikaze drone in the Sumy region. 2 522 3

війна Border guards destroy enemy machine gunner, ammunition depot and MT-12 cannon in Donetsk region with night drone drops. VIDEO Last night in the Donetsk region, fighters of the RUBAK (company of strike unmanned aerial system) "Phoenix" of the "Revenge" offensive brigade eliminated an enemy machine gunner, destroyed a ammunition depot and an MT-12 cannon. 3 505 3 Previously in trend: War

війна Border guards destroy equipment and positions of occupiers in Kreminna area of ​​Luhansk region with drone drops. VIDEO In a few nights, border guards of the Revenge Brigade destroyed a Tiger armored vehicle, 4 military vehicles, 2 ammunition depots, and occupiers' positions near Kreminna in the Luhansk region with heavy Vampire bombs. 3 365 1 Previously in trend: War

У Серебрянському лісі знищено 3 склади БК рашистів Three ammunition load warehouses and ruscists’ hideout were destroyed by "Revenge" brigade in Serebryanskyi forest. VIDEO Soldiers of the "Revenge" brigade of the State Border Guard Service destroyed 3 ammunition load warehouses and ruscists' positions in the Serebryanskyi forest with MLRS. 5 333 0 Previously in trend: War

війна Border guards destroyed 2 enemy ammunition depots in Bakhmut direction with drops from drones. VIDEO Over the past week, border guards in the Bakhmut sector inflicted hundreds of drone strikes on occupants' locations. 3 849 6 Previously in trend: War

Знищено роботизовану камеру та антену зв’язку рашистів на Запоріжжі Robotic camera and communication antennas of ruscists in Zaporizhzhia direction were destroyed - SBS. VIDEO Border guards in the Zaporizhzhia sector destroyed a robotic surveillance camera and communication antennas of the Russian invaders. 2 621 1 Previously in trend: War

Прикордонники завдали ударів по окупантах в Серебрянському лісі Border guards hit ruscist hideout in Serebryanskyi forest. VIDEO Ukrainian border guards struck a number of occupiers' hideouts in the Serebryanskyi forest. 5 243 1 Previously in trend: War

ухилянти Driver and 15 men who tried to illegally leave for Moldova were detained in Odesa region - SBGS. VIDEO+PHOTOS On the outskirts of Pidhirne village in Odesa region, 15 men and a 22-year-old driver were detained as they tried to take them to the Ukrainian-Moldovan border. 3 796 14

ухилянти, Закарпаття 14-year-old teenager helped four men illegally cross border through Tisza for $1 thousand, they were detained - SBGS. PHOTO In Zakarpattia, border guards detained four men with a 14-year-old guide. The teenager was supposed to help the men cross the Tisza River. 4 772 33

Прикордонники збили БПЛА росіян ZALA під Торецьком "Revenge" border guards destroy Russian ZALA drone in Toretsk sector. PHOTO Border guards of the "Phoenix" unit "landed" a Russian ZALA reconnaissance drone near Toretsk. 1 399 1 Previously in trend: War

Дрони знищили пункт зв'язку jregfynsd Border guards destroy equipment of occupiers’ communication point in Kupiansk direction with drone. VIDEO The occupiers’ communication point was destroyed by attack drones of the "Revenge" brigade in the Kupiansk direction. 2 357 1 Previously in trend: War

Зеленський нагородив прикордонників Zelenskyy presents awards to border guards in Khmelnytskyi region. PHOTO During his working visit to Khmelnytskyi region, President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with border guards and presented them with awards. 2 692 21 Incidents

Знищення дронів-камікадзе на Харківщині In Kharkiv region, border guards destroyed 5 enemy kamikaze drones. PHOTO In the Kharkiv region, border guards shot down five Russian kamikaze attack drones flying deep into Ukraine. 978 1 War in Ukraine

війна Flags of Ukraine raised over Shabelne, Pishchane and Dehtiarne. VIDEO Border guards of the ’Steel Frontier’ offensive guard brigade raised Ukrainian flags over the settlements of Shabelne, Pishchane and Dehtiarne, which are located near the state border with Russia in the so-called ’grey zone’ in Kharkiv region. 16 285 25 Previously in trend: War

муром Berdiansk border guards destroyed occupiers’ Murom-M long-range visual surveillance system. VIDEO Servicemen of the Berdiansk border guard detachment together with units of the 23rd separate brigade "Khortytsia" of the National Guard of Ukraine destroyed a Russian visual surveillance complex "Murom-M" in the Zaporizhzhia direction. 2 261 3 Previously in trend: War