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The State Border Patrol is at the forefront of ongoing military operations, with recent actions intensifying along the Kursk border. The "Steel Border" unit has launched drone strikes, effectively neutralizing enemy positions and destroying equipment in the region. These precision operations emphasize the patrol's strategic role in defending Ukraine's borders. Notably, a Ukrainian MiG-29 pilot carried out successful airstrikes supported by the AASM HAMMER precision bomb, targeting a key occupier fortification. Additionally, operations include repelling enemy advancements in Hrabovske and Dobropillia, where the patrol halted Russian aggression. These proactive measures underscore the State Border Patrol's crucial position in maintaining national security and deterring threats across border regions.

What recent military success has the State Border Patrol achieved in the Kursk region?

The State Border Patrol, specifically the "Steel Border" unit, successfully conducted precision drone strikes in the Kursk region. These strikes resulted in the destruction of enemy positions and significant weakening of opposing forces. Such operations highlight the patrol's strategic deployment and effectiveness in border security operations, showcasing their important role in regional defense.

How does the State Border Patrol enhance border security against illegal crossings?

The State Border Patrol employs various strategies to enhance border security, including increased surveillance, deployment of advanced technology, and coordination with local and international agencies. Recent operations showcased their ability to detect and thwart illegal crossing attempts, including significant interceptions at key border points and the dismantling of networks involved in human trafficking and smuggling activities.

What technologies are utilized by the State Border Patrol in their operations?

The State Border Patrol utilizes advanced technologies such as unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), precision strike drones, and surveillance systems. These technologies allow for precise targeting of enemy positions and effective monitoring of border activities. The integration of technology into patrol operations enhances their capability to secure borders and effectively combat threats.

What role did drones play in recent State Border Patrol operations?

Drones played a crucial role in recent State Border Patrol operations, particularly in the Kursk direction where they were instrumental in conducting precision strikes on enemy positions. These unmanned aerial vehicles enable the patrol to engage targets with accuracy while minimizing personnel risk. The success of these operations reflects the strategic advantage provided by drone technology.

In what ways does the State Border Patrol contribute to national defense beyond border security?

Beyond traditional border security, the State Border Patrol contributes to national defense by conducting aggressive military operations against enemy forces, participating in joint operations with other military units, and leveraging their strategic position to disrupt enemy logistics and supply lines. Their comprehensive approach supports broader national defense objectives and reinforces Ukraine's sovereignty.

How is the State Border Patrol responding to challenges related to smuggling and illegal trade?

The State Border Patrol actively combats smuggling and illegal trade through coordinated operations involving intelligence gathering, monitoring of key crossing points, and collaboration with other law enforcement agencies. Recent successes include dismantling large-scale smuggling networks and preventing the illegal transportation of goods across borders, demonstrating their commitment to upholding legal economic activities.

What results have been observed from the State Border Patrol's use of aerial reconnaissance?

The use of aerial reconnaissance by the State Border Patrol has yielded significant results, including the identification and destruction of enemy fortifications and troop concentrations. This capability allows for real-time intelligence collection, aiding in strategic planning and enhancing the efficacy of military operations aimed at securing Ukraine's borders and deterring enemy infiltration.

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Border guards destroyed the occupiers’ equipment and personnel in the Kursk direction Border guards from "Steel Border" brigade destroyed mortar and three vehicles belonging to occupiers. VIDEO Border guards from the Aquila RUBAK brigade of the Steel Border destroyed equipment and personnel of the occupiers in the Kursk and North Slobozhanskyi directions. 834 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Corruption at the border and customs: details "Grey cash" at western customs offices could amount to $10 million, - sources More than $850,000 seized by NABU at Volyn Customs was related only to customs clearance of used cars. 5 855 17 Previously in trend: Bribe takers at customs offices Bribe to SBGS

Searches at Deineko’s home: what is known about the case? Former SBGS head Deineko appears in case of bribes for unhindered border crossing. DOCUMENT The name of former SBGSU Chairman Serhii Deineko appears in a corruption case involving the corruption at the border. 3 316 23 Previously in trend: Deineko case

Searches at Deineko’s home: NABU reports opening of bribery case Former State Border Service head Deineko and other top officials of service exposed for bribery, - NABU. VIDEO A former top official and current official of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine has been exposed for systematically receiving bribes for facilitating unhindered crossing of the state border. 16 021 85 Previously in trend: Grafters Illegal actions of the SBS

Searches at the home of former SBGS head Deineko are being conducted by NABU NABU and SAPO conduct search at home of former SBGS head Deineko, - media Anti-corruption authorities are conducting an investigation into former State Border Service head Serhii Deineko. 4 505 20

Border guards eliminated four occupiers and shelters in the Kursk direction with strike drones Border guards of the "Steel Border" eliminated more than 50 Russian soldiers with strike drones. VIDEO Border guards-operators of UAVs RUBpAK "Aquila" of the "Steel Border" brigade carried out combat sorties in the Kursk direction and struck enemy shelters, equipment and personnel. 2 197 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Border guards flew 23 kilometres behind enemy lines and destroyed a number of vehicles with drones Border guards flew drones 23 kilometres behind enemy lines and destroyed an artillery battery and ruscists’ equipment. VIDEO Border guards flew 23 kilometres behind enemy lines and used FPV drones to destroy the occupiers' artillery battery and equipment. 4 218 5 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Border guards destroy occupiers attempting to break through the border of the Kharkiv region Border guards stopped enemy’s breakthrough in Kharkiv region and eliminated 10 occupiers. VIDEO Border guards from the "Furia" brigade are destroying stormtroopers attempting to break through the state border in the Kharkiv region. 2 847 1 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Hostilities in Kharkiv region Elimination of Russian occupiers

Border guards struck enemy equipment and personnel with drones Border guards from "Forpost" destroyed two enemy vehicles and eliminated eight Russian soldiers. VIDEO Border guards-pilots of the "Forpost" brigade destroyed enemy equipment and personnel during combat sorties in their area of responsibility. 1 640 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Fighters of the Hart border brigade eliminated 131 occupiers in a week Border guards of "Hart" brigade repelled assaults and eliminated 131 occupiers in week in Kharkiv region. VIDEO A week of fierce fighting in the Kharkiv region - the "Hart" border brigade repels enemy attempts to breach the state border. 1 959 1 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers Repelling assault

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. 1 728 8 Previously in trend: Illegal border crossing

Lasar’s Group NGU struck 12 enemy vehicles Lasar’s Group drones of National Guard of Ukraine struck 12 enemy vehicles. VIDEO Lasar's Group NGU conducted a successful special operation: 12 enemy vehicles were destroyed. 2 158 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Hostilities in Lyman sector

Border guards hit the occupiers’ self-propelled artillery and multiple rocket launchers in the Kursk direction Border guards of "Steel Border" hit occupiers’ self-propelled guns and "Grad" in Kursk direction. VIDEO During combat sorties,border guards of the "Steel Border" struck the occupiers' firepower in the Kursk direction. 1 244 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Contraband Apple equipment worth 35 million hryvnias Apple devices worth UAH 35 million hidden in car’s undercarriage: large-scale smuggling attempt has been uncovered, - State Border Guard Service. PHOTOS At the Nizhankovychi checkpoint, border guards discovered a large-scale attempt to illegally transport equipment worth over 35 million hryvnias. 3 971 11 Previously in trend: Smuggling of equipment

Border guards destroyed four occupiers Hart border guard brigade uses drones to eliminate four occupiers trying to cross border in Kharkiv region. VIDEO Border guards of the Hart brigade thwarted another enemy attempt to breach the state border in the Kharkiv region. 3 755 0 Previously in trend: Hostilities in Kharkiv region

The State Bureau of Investigation detained a border guard from Dnipropetrovsk region State Bureau of Investigation detained border guard from Dnipropetrovsk region who helped men avoid mobilisation. PHOTOS Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation, in cooperation with the State Border Guard Service, detained and charged a border guard from the Dnipropetrovsk region who, in exchange for bribes, helped conscripts evade mobilisation by issuing fictitious disability certificates. 814 6 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization Illegal border crossing

Border guards eliminated the occupiers’ personnel and destroyed enemy equipment Sky Hawks border guards destroyed two antennas, mortar and 13 enemy shelters. VIDEO The Kharkiv detachment of the strike UAV company "Sky Hawks" carried out strikes with unmanned aerial vehicles on enemy equipment in the South Slobozhanskyi direction. 949 2 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Border guards destroyed the occupiers’ equipment in the Kostyantynivka and Toretsk directions. Border guards from Phoenix unit destroyed enemy Grad in Kostiantynivka direction. VIDEO Border guards from the Phoenix unit struck a Russian Grad rocket launcher in the Kostiantynivka direction. 2 875 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Hostilities in Toretsk sector Fighting in the Toretsk direction Kostiantynivka direction

Soldiers of the Steel Border of the SBGS Korea and Pastor Two "Steel Border" fighters returned after almost 5 months at positions near Kursk. VIDEO Soldiers from the State Border Service's "Steel Border" unit, codenamed Korea and Pastor, spent several months without a break at their positions in the Kursk direction. 7 983 16 Previously in trend: UAF operation in the Kursk region Fighting in Kursk and Sumy regions

Border guards used strike drones to hit the occupiers’ equipment and shelters in the Kursk direction "Steel Border" drone operators destroyed four vehicles, mortar and ammunition warehouse in Kursk direction. VIDEO Border guards operating FPV drones from the "Aquila" unit of the "Steel Border" brigade destroyed enemy equipment and shelters in the Kursk direction. 1 671 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Ukraine denies entry to Italian Putin supporter Rocco, bans 3 years Italian man praised Putin on his way to Ukraine: he denied entry and banned for 3 years Border guards did not allow 53-year-old Italian citizen Rocco, who holds pro-Russian views, to enter Ukraine. He told passengers that he respects Russian dictator Vladimir Putin and criticized the Ukrainian authorities. 10 671 50 Previously in trend: Justifying Russia’s armed aggression

Border Guard official detained over bribes for spare parts, OPG says SBGS official demanded 110,000 hryvnias in "kickbacks" for spare parts supplies to military units An official of the State Border Guard Service (SBGS) of Ukraine has been detained for demanding a bribe over the supply of spare parts for military units. 2 693 4 Previously in trend: Grafters

Vavryniuk heads the SBGS as acting head Zelenskyy appoints Valerii Vavryniuk as acting head of SBGS President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed Valerii Vavryniuk as acting head of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine. 7 159 62 Previously in trend: Staff changes

Deineko Deineko’s dismissal may be linked to questions over billion-hryvnia military procurements via Border Guard Service – Zhelezniak MP Yaroslav Zhelezniak commented on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s announced replacement of the head of the State Border Guard Service, expected in the near future. 11 072 20 Previously in trend: defense procurement Staff changes

Klymenko to present candidates to replace SBGS chief – Zelenskyy Zelenskyy announces SBGS chief change soon: Deineko to stay in MIA (updated) In the near future, Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko will present candidates to replace the head of the State Border Guard Service (SBGS), while the current chief, Serhii Deineko, will continue working within Ukraine’s Interior Ministry system. 4 223 47 Previously in trend: Staff changes

Steel Border border guards hit occupiers’ positions in Kursk direction with M101 "Steel Border" destroys enemy positions in Kursk direction. VIDEO Border guards of the "Steel Border" unit struck the occupiers’ enemy positions in the Kursk direction. 3 032 2 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Elimination of Russian occupiers

Bombing of the occupiers Ukrainian MiG-29 pilot eliminates occupiers gathered in half-ruined building with AASM HAMMER precision bomb. VIDEO Ukraine’s Air Force carried out an effective airstrike on a concentration of Russian occupation troops that had been building up for a long time inside a building near the front line. 10 306 9 Previously in trend: AFU aviation

A destroyed house in Kostiantynivka Border guard recognizes destroyed building in Kostiantynivka: "I rented apartment in this building on 9th floor". VIDEO In Kostyantynivka, Donetsk region, border guards carrying out combat missions walked past a high-rise apartment block destroyed by shelling. At that moment, one of the servicemen recognized the building where he once rented an apartment and lived a peaceful life. 3 628 0

Hrabovske: border line under Ukrainian control, enemy not advancing Situation in Hrabovske: Russian units have not advanced deep into territory, - State Border Guard Service of Ukraine Russian troops entered the border village of Hrabovske, but were unable to advance further. 2 277 9 Previously in trend: Fightings near the border of the Sumy region

Underground production exposed in Lviv region Large-scale scheme for illegal trade in counterfeit goods of well-known brands uncovered. PHOTOS A resident of Lviv region, together with accomplices, organized an illegal business that included the import and production of counterfeit goods. 2 471 8

Border guards of the Chernihiv detachment repelled the attack of the occupiers In Dobropillia direction, enemy attempted to storm positions of border guards. VIDEO In the Dobropillia direction, Russian troops attempted to storm the positions of Ukrainian border guards. 1 506 1 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers Situation in Dobropillia direction

Border guards, prosecutors shut down large fraud call center in Dnipro Fraud call center shut down in Dnipro: nearly 100 operators "worked" there. PHOTOS The other day, operational officers of the Cross-Border Crime Unit of the Eastern Regional Directorate of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, with force support from fighters of the 10th Mobile Border Guard Detachment "DOZOR," together with prosecutors from the Left Bank District Prosecutor’s Office of the city of Dnipro, exposed and shut down a large-scale fraudulent call center operating in Dnipro. 9 994 24 Previously in trend: Fraudulent schemes

Border guards from the Prime unit eliminated 14 occupiers and destroyed enemy equipment "Prime" border guards eliminated 14 occupiers in the North Slobozhanskyi direction with drones. VIDEO The "Prime" border guard unit of the strike UAV company eliminated enemy personnel and destroyed enemy equipment during combat sorties in the North Slobozhanskyi direction. 2 191 2 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

border crossing motorcyclist border guard Man on motorcycle tried to break through to Romania. VIDEO In the evening, a Ukrainian citizen arrived at the "Porubne" checkpoint on a motorcycle, attempting to illegally cross into Romania. 7 773 111 Previously in trend: Illegal border crossing

The enemy, disguised as civilians, tried to infiltrate the rear. In Huliaipole direction, enemy, disguised as civilians, tried to penetrate rear of our defenders Yesterday, Russian soldiers once again resorted to prohibited methods of warfare in the Huliaypole direction. 1 763 8

Mindich State Border Guard Service refuses to attend 10 December TIC meeting on Mindich’s departure from Ukraine. DOCUMENT The leadership of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine (SBGS) has refused to attend a meeting of the Temporary Investigative Commission (TIC) of the Verkhovna Rada on 10 December concerning the exposure of large-scale corruption in the energy sector orchestrated by Tymur Mindich. They do not want to explain how he managed to cross the border in an expedited manner ahead of NABU searches. 7 738 83 Previously in trend: Mindich has left Ukraine

Border guards destroyed a camouflaged occupiers’ tank, shelters and a BC warehouse in the Kursk direction. Border guards of "Steel Border" destroyed tank and shelters of occupiers in Kursk direction. VIDEO Border guards piloting "Steel Border" drones destroyed enemy equipment and shelters in the Kursk direction during sorties. 1 518 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Border guards hit the shelter of Russian drone operators with a drone "Strix" aerial reconnaissance units destroyed launch site of Russian drones. VIDEO Border guards and aerial reconnaissance officers from the "Strix" company of strike unmanned aerial systems discovered and destroyed the launch site for Russian drones. 2 079 4 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of the occupiers

Border guards destroyed the occupiers’ equipment in the South Slobozhanskyi direction Border guards of "Gart" brigade destroyed 6 units of enemy equipment. VIDEO Border guards from the RUBpAK "Furia" unit of the "Gart" brigade struck a number of enemy targets in the South Slobozhanskyi direction. 882 0 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

Ukraine sees no movement of Belarusian troops or equipment near border No movement of Belarusian military equipment near Ukrainian border recorded – State Border Guard Service Ukrainian border guards are currently not observing any movement of Belarusian equipment or personnel near the state border. 706 5 Previously in trend: Situation at the border with Belarus

Border guards destroyed the enemy Chinese MLRS of the occupiers near Kostyantynivka Phoenix border guards destroyed occupiers’ Chinese MLRS near Kostiantynivka. VIDEO Phoenix border guards destroyed the occupiers' Chinese Type-63 multiple launch rocket system on the outskirts of Kostiantivka with strike drones. 4 760 7 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers Combat operations in the Pokrovsk direction Elimination of Russian occupiers Kostiantynivka direction

Ukrainian drone operators eliminated a DRG of occupiers in the Kharkiv region Drones of Phoenix unit destroyed sabotage and reconnaissance group and occupiers’ shelters in Kharkiv region. VIDEO Drone operators from the Phoenix border guard unit used strike drones to attack occupiers' SRG in the Kharkiv region. 1 672 0 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

Border guards exposed a scheme for illegal border crossing 10,000 euros for "services": border guards uncover scheme involving illegal border crossings. PHOTOS A border patrol detained three residents of Kyiv and Vinnytsia regions as they attempted to illegally cross Ukraine’s border with Romania in the area overseen by the Hertsa border unit of the Chernivtsi Border Detachment. 940 3 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed Detention of draft dodgers at the border

co-owner of the Kvartal 95 studio Tymur Mindich Reason for Mindich’s departure is three children under age of 18, - State Border Guard Service Co-owner of Studio "Kvartal 95" Tymur Mindich left Ukraine legally. The reason for his departure was the presence of three children under the age of 18. 6 704 54 Previously in trend: Mindich has left Ukraine

mindich Mindich left Ukraine legally, - State Border Guard Service Co-owner of Studio "Kvartal 95" Tymur Mindich had all the documents that "give the right to cross the border during martial law." 7 629 79 Previously in trend: Mindich has left Ukraine Energy sector corruption

Border guards of the Steel Border destroyed occupiers, enemy shelters and equipment with strike drones Border guards of "Steel Border" struck eight shelters of occupiers. VIDEO Border guards of the Steel Border unit carried out strikes with attack drones against Russian troops, enemy shelters, and engineering equipment in the South Slobozhanskyi direction. 942 2 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

No border crossing Entry and exit of citizens across border suspended due to customs database failure, - State Border Guard Service of Ukraine Due to a malfunction in the customs database, citizens are temporarily unable to clear customs in either direction. 3 511 5 Previously in trend: technical failure at customs

Drone operators from the "Hart" brigade destroyed equipment and eliminated occupiers near Vovchansk Border guards hit enemy’s "Murom-M" complex. VIDEO Fighters from the State Border Guard Service's "Hart" Brigade destroyed enemy personnel, equipment and communications in the Vovchansk area. 1 684 5 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions