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The Ukrainian State Border Patrol Service is actively engaged in defending the nation's borders against Russian aggression. Recent operations highlight the effective use of FPV drones and UAVs by border guard brigades to target and eliminate enemy equipment and personnel. Units such as "Forpost," "STRIKS," and "Phoenix" have been pivotal in thwarting Russian advances and destroying key military assets like electronic warfare systems, tanks, and artillery. Notable accomplishments include stopping assaults in the Slobozhanskyi sector and intercepting smuggling attempts across Ukraine’s borders. Small arms have proven effective against UAVs, underscoring the precision of Ukrainian forces. The patrol's relentless efforts ensure the state's border integrity, fending off advancements and dismantling enemy threats.

What is the role of the State Border Patrol in Ukraine's defence strategy?

The State Border Patrol in Ukraine plays a crucial role in national defense by preventing unauthorized incursions, detecting and dismantling enemy equipment, and thwarting military and smuggling operations along the border. Their strategic use of technology like UAVs aids in precise and efficient defense operations.

How do Ukrainian border guards utilize drones in their operations?

Ukrainian border guards employ drones, particularly FPV and UAVs, for reconnaissance, targeting, and combat operations. This technology allows them to accurately strike enemy equipment and personnel, gather intelligence, and fully monitor and secure their patrol sectors.

How effective have the border guards been in curbing Russian advances?

The Ukrainian State Border Guard has been highly effective in curbing Russian advances by using advanced drone technology and precise infantry tactics. They've successfully eliminated numerous enemy forces and equipment, preventing significant enemy breakthroughs and assaults along crucial frontier sectors.

What measures have been taken against smuggling activities at the Ukrainian border?

Measures against smuggling include aerial reconnaissance to detect routes, ground patrol intercepts, and coordinated operations with other security agencies. Detentions and legal actions against smugglers demonstrate strict enforcement and protection of national border integrity.

What is the significance of using small arms against drones by Ukrainian forces?

Using small arms against drones exemplifies the adaptability of Ukrainian forces. Their ability to target and shoot down enemy UAVs with such weaponry reflects their high skill level and accuracy, significantly reducing the aerial threat posed by enemy reconnaissance or strike drones.

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destruction of Russian equipment Defense forces destroyed BTR-80, portable pontoon bridge, howitzer, and 13 units of occupiers’ military transport. VIDEO Over the past week, border guards from the unit of "Phoenix" strike UAV company of the "Revenge" Brigade in Luhansk region have struck and destroyed several key enemy targets in the areas of Kreminna and the Serebrianskyi Forestry. The soldiers destroyed a BTR-80, a portable pontoon bridge, a Msta-B howitzer, 13 military transport vehicles, a Mavic UAV, and two Russian invaders' signal repeaters. 3 179 1 Previously in trend: War

war Border guards destroy enemy hideouts where occupiers are hiding in Sumy direction. VIDEO In the Sumy direction, the Steel Frontier border guards destroyed several enemy hideouts together with the occupiers using precision strikes from Vampire. 2 757 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of the occupiers

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

explosion Aerial reconnaissance men destroyed infantry fighting vehicle and enemy hideout in Kharkiv region with Baba Yaga drones at night. VIDEO Aerial reconnaissance men of the Kharkiv Border Guard Detachment inflicted losses on the enemy during a night attack using Baba Yaga drones. The soldiers destroyed three enemy hideouts and destroyed an enemy combat vehicle by fire in the Kharkiv region. 2 451 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Storming of border in Sumy region Enemy is trying to enter our territory with assault groups, but these are not mass assaults, - SBGS on situation on border between Sumy region and Russia Russian troops continue to storm the Ukrainian border in Sumy region, but these attempts are not massive. 1 832 4 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border

Tank Tank, cannon, 16 trucks, repeater, and enemy personnel destroyed in Luhansk region. VIDEO Phoenix drone pilots hit the enemy near Kreminna and Serebrianka forestry: a tank, a cannon, 16 trucks, a repeater, and enemy personnel were destroyed. 3 434 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Changes in rules of border crossing. Details from the State Border Guard Service Men transporting humanitarian and medical cargo will cross border on general terms - SBGS The Cabinet of Ministers has amended the Rules for Crossing the State Border for Certain Categories of Ukrainian Citizens. 4 985 14

elimination Defence forces destroy 3 tanks, cannon, ammunition truck, fuel tanker, 7 vehicles, and occupier’s repeater. VIDEO Over the past week, the border guards of the "Phoenix" strike UAV company of the "Revenge" brigade destroyed 3 tanks, a cannon, an ammunition truck, a fuel tanker, 7 vehicles, a repeater, and a rotary cultivator used by the occupiers. 2 991 1 Previously in trend: War

ferry Border guards hit pontoon ferry and destroyed occupiers’ D-20 cannon in Sumy direction. VIDEO Border guards, together with other units of the Defence Forces, struck again at the enemy in the Sumy direction. The soldiers hit a pontoon ferry and destroyed a D-20 cannon. 5 239 1 Previously in trend: War

war Ukrainian defense forces attacked 11 occupiers’ vehicles and 8 military trucks in Kramatorsk direction. VIDEO Operators of attack drones from the unit of Phoenix strike UAV company continue to defend the Kramatorsk direction. Eleven enemy vehicles and eight military trucks have been destroyed. 4 785 10 Previously in trend: War

enemy shelters Border guards eliminated 17 Russian invaders, three vehicles, howitzer, and state-of-art EW system. VIDEO Soldiers of the "Hart" border guard brigade eliminated 17 Russian invaders, destroyed 3 vehicles, a howitzer and the state-of-the-art trench electronic warfare system "Strizh-3". 3 433 1 Previously in trend: War

destruction of Russian drone Border guards shot down two Supercam reconnaissance UAVs in sky over Sumy region. VIDEO Sumy border guards shot down two Russian Supercam reconnaissance UAVs using anti-aircraft kamikaze drones. 1 922 2 Previously in trend: War

elimination Defense forces destroyed invaders’ IFVs, armored personnel carriers, and MTLBs in Kupiansk direction. VIDEO Border guards of the company of strike unmanned aerial system "Phoenix" of the "Revenge" Brigade destroyed an IFV, APCs, and an MT-LB of the occupiers in the Kupiansk direction. 4 724 3 Previously in trend: War

war Border guards spotted occupiers in abandoned buildings and eliminated small enemy infantry groups in Pokrovsk direction. VIDEO In the Pokrovsk direction, border guards eliminated small enemy infantry groups using FPV drones. The occupiers were hiding in destroyed abandoned buildings, but our soldiers spotted and eliminated them. 3 648 3 Previously in trend: War

war Border guards eliminated three Russian invaders who were in hideout in Sumy region. VIDEO Soldiers of the "Steel Frontier" Offensive Guard Brigade Soldiers of the "Steel Frontier" Offensive Guard Brigade eliminated three Russian invaders who were in hideout in the Sumy direction with kamikaze drone strikes. 5 868 9 Previously in trend: War

War Border guards destroy Russian Grad MLRS system in Zaporizhzhia sector. VIDEO Border guards in the Zaporizhzhia sector continue to successfully destroy Russian invaders' equipment. The soldiers neutralized a Russian Grad multiple rocket launcher system. 4 372 5 Previously in trend: War

Scheme of men smuggling USD 15 thousand for "disability": SBGS dismantles scheme of men smuggling in Odesa region. VIDEO+PHOTOS An underground business that helped men of mobilisation age to travel abroad illegally using forged documents was exposed in Odesa. 8 582 12

POWs How Ukrainian Defence Forces managed to neutralise group of Russian stormtroopers and find out information from occupiers. VIDEO Border guards of the "Forpost" brigade in the Vovchansk sector captured six Russian stormtroopers. 6 618 6 Previously in trend: War

cannon Border guards destroy three enemy cannons in Kupiansk direction. VIDEO The FPV drones of the border guards of the "Phoenix" brigade of the "Revenge" brigade accurately targeted the enemy in the Kupyansk direction. In particular, the soldiers destroyed three Soviet 152 mm cannons. 2 627 3 Previously in trend: War

SBI Supply of substandard helmets worth UAH 36 million to State Border Guard Service: Director of company and commander of military unit to be tried - SBI SBI officers have completed an investigation into the director of a company that supplied the State Border Guard Service with low-quality ballistic helmets worth UAH 36 million. 3 612 12

explosion Border guards destroyed vehicles, mortars, communications equipment and depots with ammunition in Kramatorsk direction. VIDEO Operators of attack drones of the "Phoenix" company of strike unmanned aerial system unit of the " Revenge" brigade struck at the positions of the occupiers in the Kramatorsk direction, destroying equipment, mortar, communications equipment and depots with ammunition. 976 2 Previously in trend: War

Organiser of human smuggling channel detained in Lviv Border crossing for $12,000: organiser of military conscripts’ transfer to Zakarpattia region detained in Lviv - SBGS. VIDEO A 40-year-old organiser of an illegal channel for smuggling people across the border was detained in Lviv. 3 677 24

enemy dugouts Border guards inflicted fire damage on trench lines, dugouts, trenches, and ammunition depots of Russians. VIDEO Mortar launchers of the "Scorpion" unit of the "Hart" brigade are depriving the enemy of the opportunity to gain a foothold in the Vovchansk direction. Using 82 mm and 120 mm calibre shells, they inflicted regular fire damage on the enemy's concentration points - trench lines, dugouts, trenches and ammunition depots. 2 849 3 Previously in trend: War

War Defence forces destroyed Russian tank, two self-propelled artillery systems, dugout, and occupier’s hangar during fighting. VIDEO During the fighting in one of the frontline areas, the border guards, together with other components of the Defence Forces, destroyed an enemy tank, two self-propelled artillery systems, a dugout and an occupier's hangar. 3 705 1 Previously in trend: War

War Border guards destroyed 4 enemy vehicles, communication antenna, surveillance camera, and eliminated occupiers. VIDEO Border guards of the Gart Brigade of the Ukrainian Defence Forces continue to destroy personnel and equipment of the Russian occupation forces. 4 207 1 Previously in trend: War

A truck driver wanted to smuggle a draft dodger Truck driver planned to smuggle offender abroad for $14,000 - SBGS A truck driver tried to illegally smuggle a man liable for military service to Slovakia. 1 359 11

Vinnytsia region: criminal group smuggling people across the border exposed $10,000 ’ticket’: SBGS detains group smuggling people across border in Vinnytsia region. PHOTOS In the Vinnytsia region, law enforcement officers exposed a criminal group engaged in the illegal smuggling of persons across the state border. 2 459 6

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. 1 847 1 Previously in trend: War

border, rava, ruska Last year, 59 thousand Ukrainians were refused to cross border - SBGS In 2024, 59,000 Ukrainians were refused to cross the state border. 3 740 15

destruction Soldiers of Steel Frontier Brigade destroyed 3 enemy hideouts and eliminated occupier in Sumy direction. VIDEO Soldiers of the Stalevyi Kordon (Steel Frontier) Offensive Guard Brigade destroyed three enemy hideouts and eliminated at least one occupier in the Sumy direction. 3 289 2 Previously in trend: War

Belarus inspects combat readiness. What border guards say SBGS: Inspection of Belarusian troops’ combat readiness does not pose threat to Ukraine In Belarus, combat readiness is being inspected in some army units and formations, but this does not threaten Ukraine. 560 7

The threat of Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups Since beginning of year, enemy sabotage and reconnaissance groups have attempted to infiltrate Ukraine twice - Demchenko Since the beginning of 2025, two attempts by Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups to infiltrate the territory of Ukraine have been recorded. 736 3

destruction of Russian army equipment Border guards destroyed cannon, tripod-mounted man-portable antitank gun, car, ATV, aircraft-type UAV, and four enemy ammunition depots. VIDEO Soldiers of the unit of "Phoenix" Company of Strike Unmanned Aerial system of the "Revenge" brigade in the Kupiansk direction killed three invaders and wounded two more. 3 369 2 Previously in trend: War

occupiers’ equipment Despite heavy enemy fire, Ukrainian Defense Forces destroyed Russian machine gun position along with its crew. VIDEO In the Vovchansk direction, a reconnaissance and strike UAV group of the Hart Brigade discovered an enemy machine gun position. The Scorpion unit's FPV drones destroyed it and its crew despite heavy fire. 7 782 1 Previously in trend: War

war Ukrainian Armed Forces destroyed enemy truck with occupiers’ crew in South. VIDEO In the South, the State Border Guard Service's aerial reconnaissance detected an enemy truck with the occupiers' crew, and UAV operators destroyed it with a precise strike. 6 074 2 Previously in trend: War

war Detonation of Russian armoured vehicle’s ammunition in Kupyansk sector as result of accurate attack by our troops. VIDEO Over the past week, soldiers of the "Phoenix" Brigade's "Pomsta" unit destroyed a Russian 2S9 "Nona-S" self-propelled artillery system, 3 tanks, and 2 infantry fighting vehicles in the Kupyansk sector. 8 476 2 Previously in trend: War

war Ukrainian Armed Forces destroy truck, two APCs-80 and antenna for reinforcing occupiers’ communications in the Vovchansk drection. VIDEO Border guards of the Gart Brigade struck at enemy positions in the Vovchansk sector. Mortars and attack drones destroyed a truck, two APCs-80 and an occupier's communication antenna. 2 611 1 Previously in trend: War

War Border guards destroyed 4 cars, 4 trucks, cannon, Russian shelter, and also eliminated 5 occupiers. VIDEO Soldiers of the "Phoenix" air defence unit of the "Pomsta" brigade in the Kramatorsk sector are holding back Russian attacks. 4 650 2 Previously in trend: War

elimination Our artillery destroyed mortar position, APC-80, enemy UAV launch point and fortifications. VIDEO The border guards of the Hart Brigade of the Ukrainian Defence Forces continue to destroy the equipment of the Russian occupation forces. Thus, artillerymen destroyed a mortar position, an APC-80, an enemy UAV launch point and fortifications near Vovchansk. 3 721 4 Previously in trend: War

укриття окупантів Border guards’ "Baba Yaga" destroyed 12 enemy positions and 2 hideouts in Kharkiv direction. VIDEO In the Kharkiv direction, border guards destroyed 12 positions and two hideouts of Russian invaders using a Baba Yaga drone. 3 708 1 Previously in trend: War

Detention of five people for illegal border crossing in Bukovyna Illegal border crossing for €6.5 thousand: group of people trying to get to Romania exposed in Bukovyna - SBGS. PHOTO Chernivtsi border guards exposed a group of people who were trying to illegally cross the state border at the site of the Krasnoyilsk department. 2 537 18

elimination Defense forces destroyed communications equipment, video surveillance camera, EW, observation points, occupiers’ hideouts. VIDEO Border guards of the "Shkval" brigade destroyed communications equipment, a video surveillance camera, electronic warfare, observation posts, occupiers' hideouts and fortifications. 1 704 2 Previously in trend: War

elimination Border guards destroyed 2 tanks, 3 howitzers, 1 BM-21 Grad, self-propelled artillery system, 2 armored vehicles, and truck of occupiers. VIDEO Border guards, together with other units of the Defence Forces, are destroying the enemy in one of the hottest areas of the frontline - in the Pokrovsk direction. The soldiers reported that over a certain period of time, they destroyed 2 tanks, 3 howitzers, 1 BM-21 Grad, self-propelled artillery system, 2 armoured vehicles and a truck of the occupiers. 2 114 1 Previously in trend: War

Spies from Mohyliv-Podilskyi Two Russian spies detained in Vinnytsia region for publishing information about military on social media. PHOTOS The State Border Guard Service in cooperation with the SSU exposed a group of people whose activities posed a threat to the national security of Ukraine. 4 745 9

Russian army’s equipment Ukrainian defenders destroy tank, 2 armoured personnel carriers, D-30 howitzer and 3 occupiers’ vehicles in Kharkiv region. VIDEO Soldiers of the "Phoenix" unit of the "Pomsta" brigade destroyed a number of important military targets in the Kharkiv region in the Kupyansk sector: a tank, 2 armoured combat vehicles, a D-30 howitzer and 3 occupiers' vehicles. 1 649 2 Previously in trend: War

a border violator almost died in the mountains Hypothermia and dehydration: Border guards rescued man who was trying to get to Romania through mountains, he is in intensive care - SBGS. VIDEO+PHOTOS The border crosser almost died while crossing the highlands. He tried to get to Romania but failed. Border guards found him 10 metres from the border. The man is currently in intensive care. 3 936 30

A Russian under the surveillance of a drone walks into captivity Occupier waves cheerfully to Ukrainian drone and strides briskly into captivity. VIDEO Border guards captured a Russian occupier using a drone. 12 041 21

Transfer of UAH 23 billion to State Border Guard Service for ammunition. NABU opens proceedings NABU launches proceedings on transfer of UAH 23bn to SBGS from MoD for ammunition purchase - sources The NABU has launched proceedings over the transfer of 23 billion to the State Border Guard Service from the Ministry of Defence for the purchase of ammunition. 5 567 12