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The State Border Patrol of Ukraine plays a crucial role in maintaining national security, especially amid ongoing conflicts and threats from neighboring regions. Recent reports highlight the successful operations conducted by various brigades, such as the "Gart" and "Phoenix", using advanced tactics like drone strikes to neutralize enemy forces and equipment. In the South Slobozhanskyi direction, the "Gart" brigade destroyed multiple enemy units, showcasing the effectiveness of their strategy. Meanwhile, the Phoenix unit has been instrumental in targeting occupier logistics and sabotage groups in regions like Kharkiv and Donetsk. Aside from military operations, the State Border Service has been vigilant in intercepting illegal border crossing attempts, as seen in recent exposures of smuggling schemes along the Ukrainian borders with Romania and Moldova. These operations ensure the integrity of Ukraine’s borders and highlight the importance of the State Border Patrol in protecting the nation's sovereignty and security.

What recent actions has the State Border Patrol taken to secure Ukraine?

The State Border Patrol has conducted successful operations including drone strikes against enemy positions, destroyed enemy equipment, and dismantled illegal border crossing schemes. These efforts span several regions, ensuring the security of Ukraine's borders and tackling both military and civilian threats.

How does the State Border Patrol use drones in military operations?

The State Border Patrol utilizes advanced drones to conduct precision strikes against enemy logistics and personnel. Units like the Phoenix and Gart brigades have successfully deployed drones to destroy occupation forces and equipment efficiently in multiple combat zones, significantly boosting military effectiveness.

What measures are taken to prevent illegal border crossings in Ukraine?

The State Border Patrol actively combats illegal border crossings by intercepting smuggling operations and detaining individuals involved in illegal activities. Recent actions included exposing schemes involving fictitious marriages, bribery attempts, and organized smuggling rings, thus securing Ukraine’s borders from illicit activities.

Has there been any movement of Belarusian military near the Ukrainian border?

According to the latest reports from the State Border Guard Service, there has been no observed movement of Belarusian military equipment or personnel near the Ukrainian state border, maintaining a stable situation in that sector.

How are border guards addressing challenges in the Donetsk and Kharkiv regions?

In Donetsk and Kharkiv regions, border guards have been actively engaging in military operations to repel assaults and destroy enemy infrastructure. Units like the Phoenix Border Guard are pivotal in counteracting Russian forces using strategic drone attacks, showcasing adaptability in challenging environments.

What recognition have border guard personnel received for their service?

Ukrainian border guard personnel have been recognized for their service and bravery. Notably, President Zelenskyy presented state awards to intelligence officers for their dedication, underscoring the national appreciation for their critical role in safeguarding the country's borders.

How does the State Border Patrol handle disruptions like customs database failures?

In events such as customs database failures, the State Border Guard Service acts promptly to inform the public and impose temporary measures like suspending entry or exit until systems are restored, minimizing inconveniences while securing border protocols effectively.

What strategies are used by border guards to capture illegal smugglers?

Border guards employ strategic surveillance and intelligence operations to detect and capture individuals engaged in illegal smuggling. By working with local detachments, operatives identify routes and methods used by smugglers, leading to successful interventions and arrests.

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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. 7 584 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. 1 446 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. 2 044 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. 821 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. 650 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. 4 678 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. 1 570 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. 898 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 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. 6 617 54 Previously in trend: Mindich has left Ukraine

mindich Mindich left Ukraine legally, - State Border Service Co-owner of Studio "Kvartal 95" Tymur Mindich had all the documents that "give the right to cross the border during martial law." 7 546 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. 899 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. 3 377 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. 1 638 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

Drone operators from the Phoenix unit destroyed equipment and eliminated occupiers in the Kharkiv region. Phoenix unit takes out tank, gun, and 10 occupiers in Kharkiv region. VIDEO Border guards from the Phoenix unit carried out a series of drone-dropped munition strikes with strike UAVs in the Kharkiv direction, eliminating personnel of occupiers and destroying enemy equipment. 1 555 3 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers Hostilities in Kharkiv region Elimination of Russian occupiers

Organizer of illegal border crossing to Moldova detained by Ukrainian border guards Man exposed for organizing illegal border crossings to Moldova for $3,000. PHOTOS Operatives of the Internal and Personal Security Department of the Izmail Detachment exposed and detained the organizer of illegal transportation of persons across the state border of Ukraine. 1 103 7 Previously in trend: Illegal border crossing

Ukraine’s "Khymera" border-guard drone unit destroys Russian checkpoints in Bryansk region Border guards destroyed 4 strongholds of Russian military in Bryansk region. VIDEO Border Guard from the "Khymera" strike drone unit sent UAVs across into Russia and destroyed checkpoints in Bryansk region. 2 115 1 Previously in trend: Drone attack on Russian regions

In Odesa region, border guards twice refused bribes Two bribe-givers were exposed on border with Moldova. VIDEO+PHOTOS During the day, border guards of the Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi detachment recorded two attempts at bribery. 1 588 5 Previously in trend: Grafters

Drone attacks tank Two Russian tanks, Grad multiple rocket launcher and fifty occupiers taken out: combat performance by Phoenix UAV operators. VIDEO In Donetsk Oblast, Ukrainian border guards from the Phoenix drone operator unit destroyed two Russian tanks, a Grad multiple rocket launcher system, and about fifty occupiers. 2 179 0 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

departure, border, men SBGS does not see mass exodus of men aged 18-22: it is mainly women and children who are crossing border State Border Service spokesman Andrii Demchenko said that the agency does not keep separate statistics on the departure of citizens by age group. 6 518 88 Previously in trend: Going abroad under age of 25

Border guards destroyed three vehicles with electronic warfare equipment in the south Border guards destroyed 3 vehicles with EW in south. VIDEO Border guards continue to destroy enemy logistics in the south with strike drones. 2 142 3 Previously in trend: EW Destruction of Russian equipment

Border guards of the Steel Border brigade destroyed enemy shelters and occupiers in the Kursk direction Steel Border fighters destroyed five shelters and four occupiers in Kursk region. VIDEO Border guards operating "Steel Border" reconnaissance drones destroyed enemy shelters and occupier personnel. 1 213 0 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

Strike drones destroyed equipment and personnel of the occupiers in the North Slobozhansky direction Prime Border Detachment drones destroy 10 enemy vehicles, 6 occupiers, and 5 shelters. VIDEO Drone operators from the strike UAV company "Prime" unit of the 5th Border Detachment struck enemy logistics in the Northern Slobozhanskyi sector. 1 273 1 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions

Drone operators from the Phoenix unit repelled an assault by the occupiers in Donetsk Oblast Border guards repel enemy assault in Donetsk region: 14 vehicles and 50 Russian troops taken out. VIDEO The Phoenix Border Guard unit repelled the occupiers` assault and destroyed their equipment in the Donetsk region. 3 195 3 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers Repelling assault

Ukrainian border guards destroyed occupiers’ equipment in the south Border guards destroyed enemy howitzer and artillery system - metal became scrap. VIDEO Ukrainian border guards destroyed the occupiers' equipment - a D-30 howitzer and a self-propelled artillery unit - with attack drones. 1 198 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions

Border guards destroyed the occupiers’ equipment and personnel in the South Slobozhanskyi direction Border guards destroyed two tanks, car, electronic warfare equipment and personnel of occupiers. VIDEO Border guards of the Gart Brigade destroyed the occupiers' equipment in the South Slobozhansky direction. 1 692 0 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions

A man was detained in Volyn for attempting to smuggle two people across the border Man detained in Volyn region for smuggling people across border for $11,500 – SBGS. PHOTOS Operatives of the Volyn Border Guard Detachment exposed a 46-year-old resident of Rivne involved in illegally smuggling people across Ukraine’s state border outside official checkpoints. 990 14 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

In Odesa region, a car carrying illegal migrants overturned on the road In Odesa region, car with illegal migrants overturned on way to border with Moldova - State Border Guard Service. PHOTOS Near the Ukrainian-Moldovan border in the Rozdilnyansky district, border guards found a car that was trying to break through to the border. 3 368 18 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Russians moments before their death Border guards eliminated 50 Russians, destroyed UAV control point, cars, trucks, motorcycles and cannon. VIDEO Soldiers of the "Phoenix" unmanned aerial systems of Border unit eliminated more than 50 occupiers in the Pokrovsk direction. 2 797 1 Previously in trend: Situation in the Pokrovsk direction

Border guards from the Steel Border brigade destroyed occupiers and equipment in the Kursk direction Border guards destroy five dugouts, antenna, and occupiers in Kursk sector. VIDEO Border guards of the "Steel Border" brigade are destroying Russian logistics in the Kursk sector. 798 2 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

Border guards destroyed six pieces of equipment and eliminated 30 occupiers in Donetsk Oblast. Border guards from "Phoenix" unit destroy tank, "Shtora" EW system, and over 30 occupiers near Kostiantynivka. VIDEO Border guards of the Phoenix unit destroyed the occupiers' equipment in the direction of Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region. 2 219 1 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

Zelenskyy congratulates Border Guard intelligence officers and presents state awards Zelenskyy presents state awards to Border Guard intelligence officers President Volodymyr Zelenskyy congratulated intelligence officers of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine on their professional holiday and presented them with state awards. 1 378 10 Previously in trend: Honouring Armed Forces of Ukraine with awards

Drone attacks a vehicle carrying Russian assault troops Border guards of strike UAV company "STRIKS" destroyed enemy equipment and fortifications in South Slobozhanskyi direction. VIDEO In the South Slobozhanskyi direction, aerial reconnaissance soldiers of the strike UAV company  "STRIKS" continue to destroy the occupiers' positions. 3 163 3 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers

Ukrainian border guards destroy the equipment and personnel of the occupiers in the Pokrovsk direction Car, three trucks and motorcycle: Phoenix drones destroy occupiers’ logistics. VIDEO Border guards of the Phoenix unit continue to attack enemy logistics and destroy Russian occupiers in the Pokrovsk direction. 3 296 3 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

Human trafficking organiser detained in Kharkiv Recruited women for sexual exploitation in EU: 20-year-old local resident detained in Kharkiv, - SBGS. PHOTOS In Kharkiv, police detained a 20-year-old local resident who, according to the investigation, organised the recruitment of women and their illegal departure to EU countries under the pretext of employment. 3 478 16 Previously in trend: Sexual exploitation

Smugglers caught crossing the border Illegal border crossing scheme exposed: deputy mayor involved – SBGS. PHOTOS Border guards detained a Ukrainian citizen who was trying to smuggle goods from Ukraine to Moldova bypassing checkpoints at the Sokyriany department in Chernivtsi region. 2 053 3 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

Border guards eliminated the occupiers and destroyed enemy shelters in the Kursk direction Border guards destroyed four shelters along with the occupiers in Kursk direction. VIDEO Border guards of the Steel Frontier Brigade attacked enemy positions and Russian troops in the Kursk region. 1 893 2 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

The State Border Guard Service captured a citizen of Kazakhstan In Vovchansk direction, border guards from "Forpost" captured citizen of Kazakhstan. PHOTO Ukrainian border guards of the Forpost brigade in the Vovchansk direction captured a Russian soldier who turned out to be a citizen of Kazakhstan. 3 133 7 Previously in trend: Captured Russian mercenaries

Border guards eliminated the occupiers in the Vovchansk direction 13 munition drops on occupiers: Forpost drone operators struck enemy hiding in tree line. VIDEO Border guards of the Kramatorsk detachment of the Forpost brigade killed the occupiers in the Vovchansk direction. 1 433 0 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of the occupiers

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. 1 422 0 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Border guards destroy Russian armoured vehicles in Donetsk region Border guards thwarted another assault by occupiers and destroyed Russian heavy equipment. VIDEO In the Donetsk region, border guards of the "Phoenix" unit together with their comrades thwarted another assault by Russian troops. 2 560 2 Previously in trend: Situation at front

A group that smuggled men abroad through fictitious marriages was exposed in Volyn Fictitious marriages for $25,000: group that smuggled men across border was exposed in Volyn, - State Border Guard Service. PHOTOS In Volyn region, operatives exposed a criminal group that organised the trafficking of men abroad under the guise of fake marriages. 1 194 3 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

Border guards in the Pokrovsk direction captured the occupier "Guys, don’t come here. This is not your war": captured occupier gives "advice" to invaders. VIDEO In the Pokrovsk direction, border guards captured another occupier who tried to "earn money for repairs". 3 939 9 Previously in trend: interview with captured occupier captured occupiers

Phoenix fighters repelled an unsuccessful Russian assault in the direction of Kostiantynivka in Donetsk Oblast Border guards of Phoenix unit repelled assault by Russian forces in Donetsk region. VIDEO On 9 October, border guards of the Phoenix unit, together with their colleagues from neighbouring units, repelled another Russian attack in the direction of Kostiantynivka in the Donetsk region. 3 448 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers

Ukrainian woman was carrying nearly a million dollars under the bonnet of her car Ukrainian woman was carrying nearly million US dollars under bonnet of her Mercedes, - State Border Guard Service. PHOTOS Thanks to information from the operational and search department of the Chernivtsi border guard detachment, the illegal export of 970 thousand US dollars was prevented at the Ukrainian-Romanian border. 5 021 3

Phoenix unit Phoenix border unit drone pilots eliminate about 50 occupiers using FPV drones. VIDEO Border guards-pilots of the Phoenix unit eliminated about 50 occupiers, 2 armoured vehicles, 2 vehicles and 2 motorcycles using FPV drones and Vampire drones. 2 469 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers

Soldiers of the 5th Border Guard Detachment destroyed the occupiers’ equipment, warehouses and personnel Accurate and ruthless: border guards destroyed field warehouse and Russian army equipment. VIDEO A unit of the strike UAV company "Prime" of the 5th Border Guard Detachment is destroying equipment and personnel of the Russian troops in the North Slobozhanskyi direction. 2 148 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers Destruction of occupiers in Sumy direction

Smugglers caught in Volyn region Two men detained in Volyn region for facilitating illegal transfer of persons across border. PHOTOS Operatives of the 9th Border Detachment named after the Sich Riflemen detained two offenders near the city of Novovolynsk as they were transporting a man of conscription age to the border area with the intention of illegally smuggling him across the border. 775 1 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

At the border with Moldova, a man hid under children’s clothes to leave Ukraine Hid under children’s belongings to leave Ukraine: man detained in Vinnytsia region, - SBGS. VIDEO+PHOTO At the Mohyliv-Podilskyi checkpoint in Vinnytsia region, border guards found a 29-year-old local resident who was trying to illegally travel abroad by hiding under belongings. 2 821 64 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization