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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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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. 1 329 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. 4 074 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. 3 878 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. 841 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. 1 015 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. 2 975 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. 8 248 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. 1 741 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. 10 791 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. 2 744 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. 7 275 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. 11 267 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. 4 312 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. 3 092 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. 10 421 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. 3 693 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. 2 380 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. 2 511 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. 1 582 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 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. 2 364 2 Previously in trend: Drones against occupiers Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers Elimination of Russian occupiers

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. 10 057 24 Previously in trend: Fraudulent schemes

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. 7 856 111 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. 1 807 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. 7 830 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. 1 556 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. 2 161 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. 1 121 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. 781 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. 4 837 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. 1 726 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. 1 002 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. 6 839 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." 7 711 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. 976 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. 3 661 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. 1 735 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. 1 678 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. 1 171 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. 2 242 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. 1 703 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. 2 354 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. 6 833 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. 2 317 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. 1 277 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. 1 348 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. 3 328 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. 1 269 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. 1 950 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