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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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Illegal border-crossing scheme uncovered in Rivne region To EU for $14,000: illegal channel to smuggle men abroad uncovered in Rivne region – SBGS. PHOTOS Border guards, in cooperation with police in Rivne region, have exposed a scheme for the illegal smuggling of military-age men out of Ukraine. 913 3 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

war Ukrainian forces strike 2 Russian Grad MLRSs, UAV command post, artillery gun, 4 trucks, and 5 vehicles. VIDEO In the Kramatorsk direction, drones of the Phoenix unit of the Pomsta (Revenge) Guard Brigade have destroyed multiple pieces of Russian equipment and logistical assets: two Grad MLRSs, a Russian UAV command post, an artillery gun, an ammunition depot, four trucks, and five vehicles. 2 032 3 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Defense Forces destroy Russian BS-3 gun, ammo field depot, shelter with Russians inside, and two vehicles. VIDEO Reconnaissance-strike UAV groups and mortar crews of the "Hart" Brigade have targeted enemy positions and troop concentrations near Vovchansk. 1 245 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Two tanks, three AFVs including "Tigr," three IFVs, APC, two howitzers, and MT-12 "Rapira" gun destroyed. VIDEO Fighters from the "Phoenix" unmanned aerial systems unit of the " Pomsta ("Revenge") Brigade carried out a series of precision strikes on Russian military equipment and logistics infrastructure in the Kharkiv region. 3 249 6 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Border guards detain group smuggling draft dodgers to Moldova for $10,500 Escape of men to Moldova for $10,000: smuggling ring busted in Odesa region – SBGS. PHOTOS Border guards and law enforcement officers have dismantled a criminal group that was organizing the illegal departure of draft-age men from Ukraine to Moldova. 1 345 2 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

war Border guards destroyed Russian motorcycles, trucks, warehouses, and eliminated enemy personnel. VIDEO Soldiers of the "Phoenix" unmanned aerial vehicle unit attacked enemy logistics. 2 295 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Organizer of illegal border escape detained in Lviv region Fake documents for $11,000: Channel for smuggling draft dodgers abroad dismantled in Lviv region – SBGS. PHOTOS In Lviv region, border guards, in cooperation with police officers and under the procedural supervision of the Zhovkva District Prosecutor’s Office, dismantled a channel used to illegally smuggle men abroad during martial law. 1 900 2 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

War Occupiers increasingly use motorcycle and buggy assaults in Vovchansk direction. VIDEO In the Vovchansk sector, Russians are increasingly resorting to assaults on motorcycles and buggies. One such episode was recorded by the Forpost brigade: enemy groups tried to break through to the defenders' positions at high speed, but in a matter of seconds they came under the targeted attack of FPV drone operators. 4 504 12 Previously in trend: Situation at front

A scheme for smuggling draft dodgers was uncovered in Volyn Smuggling draft dodgers to EU for $15,000: Scheme exposed in Volyn – SBGS. PHOTOS Law enforcement officers have detained a 44-year-old resident of Lutsk who organized an illegal channel for smuggling military-aged men abroad. 1 028 1 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

war Border guards destroy enemy shelter with personnel and two vehicles in Kursk direction. VIDEO In the Kursk direction, Steel Border border guards destroyed an enemy shelter with personnel and two vehicles over the past day. 3 732 7 Previously in trend: Situation at front

When will there be a truce? No strike force forming on Belarusian border – SBGS No strike group is currently being formed on the territory of Belarus, but Ukraine continues to closely monitor the situation ahead of the upcoming joint Russian-Belarusian military drills, "Zapad-2025." 491 2 Previously in trend: Situation at the border with Belarus

General Staff Russians are pressing with infantry and expanding directions of attacks in Sumy region - SBS Russian troops continue to attack the border of the Sumy region with small assault groups, while the threat of sabotage remains. 1 609 9 Previously in trend: Fightings near the border of the Sumy region

General Staff No accumulation of enemy forces recorded on border with Chernihiv region - SBGS There is currently no additional accumulation of Russian forces on the state border within the Chernihiv region. 536 5 Previously in trend: Situation near the border of the Chernihiv region

war Border guards destroy 3 vehicles, 3 communication antennas, 3 positions, and 7 occupiers’ shelters in Kharkiv region. VIDEO Ukraine’s Defense Forces continue to operate effectively on the Kharkiv axis. Over the past 24 hours, FPV drone operators carried out a series of precision strikes on enemy positions, destroying three vehicles, three communication antennas, and three fortified positions. 1 122 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front

OTG "Siversk" on situation on border of Chernihiv and Sumy regions Russia is trying to expand infantry penetration zone in Sumy region - SBGS In the border area of Sumy region, Russian troops continue to send infantry groups into the territory of Ukraine within the Yunakivska and Khotynska communities. 1 205 6 Previously in trend: Fightings near the border of the Sumy region

Situation on the border of the Chernihiv region No enemy attempts to enter Chernihiv region - State Border Guard Service Russian troops are not attempting to bring in infantry groups on the border of the Chernihiv region. 758 4 Previously in trend: Situation near the border of the Chernihiv region

war Border guards destroyed 2 pilot shelters, 4 dugouts, 2 artillery positions, 6 shelters and firing position of Russians. VIDEO Soldiers of the "Prime" unmanned aerial systems unit are destroying the enemy in the Kursk direction. The soldiers destroyed the enemy's launch position, 2 pilot shelters, 4 dugouts, 2 artillery positions, 6 shelters and a firing position. 1 829 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Illegal channel for smuggling draft dodgers exposed in Volyn region for $6,000 Organizer who smuggled draft-dodgers across border for $6,000 exposed in Volyn – SBGS. PHOTOS In Volyn region, officers from the Department of Internal and Own Security under the 6th Border Detachment exposed the organizer of a channel used to illegally smuggle people across Ukraine’s state border. 1 205 3 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

Five violators detained in Odesa region Five men detained in Odesa region while attempting illegal crossing into Transnistria – SBGS. PHOTOS Border guards detained five men near one of the settlements in the Podilskyi district of Odesa region as they attempted to illegally cross the Transnistrian section of the Ukrainian-Moldovan border. 927 2 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Organiser of illegal border crossing detained in Odesa region "Green border" via Transnistria for $10,000: organizer of smuggling men abroad exposed in Odesa region – SBGS. PHOTOS Border guards, in cooperation with the criminal investigation department, have exposed a 33-year-old resident of Odesa region who was organizing illegal crossings for draft-age men through the "green corridor" to Transnistria. 1 061 0 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

Sumy region Invaders have accumulated enough forces in Kursk region to attempt offensive on Sumy region - State Border Guard Service. VIDEO The Russian occupiers have accumulated a sufficient number of forces and means within the Kursk region and may attempt an attack on the territory of Ukraine. 4 726 45 Previously in trend: The Russian offensive on the Sumy region

war Defence forces tracked down and attacked enemy tank, cannon and enemy shelters. VIDEO The soldiers of the Phoenix unmanned aerial vehicle unit destroyed an enemy tank, a cannon and an enemy hideout. 1 906 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war In Kursk direction, border guards destroyed shelters, artillery positions, truck, telecom towers, and drone launch site. VIDEO Drone operators from the 5th Border Detachment of the "Prime" strike UAV unit delivered effective strikes against Russian forces on the Kursk direction. The targets destroyed include seven shelters, two artillery positions, a dugout, a firing point, a truck, two telecommunications towers, a drone launch site, and a pilot shelter. 2 014 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front

andrii,demchenko Demchenko on accumulation of occupiers near Sumy region: No movement of military convoys toward border has been observed Currently, border guards do not record the movement of enemy convoys to the border with Sumy region. 1 419 21 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border

Organiser of fake marriages exposed in Kharkiv region Woman exposed in Kharkiv region for arranging fake marriages to help men evade mobilization – SBGS. PHOTOS In Kharkiv region, law enforcement officers detained a 47-year-old resident of Chernihiv region who was organizing sham marriages to help draft-age men leave the country and avoid mobilization. 1 161 7 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Fighting in Sumy Region Russians are launching assaults with small infantry groups only along limited section of border in Sumy region - SBGS Russian occupants are using troops in the Sumy region who fought against the Ukrainian Defense Forces in the Kursk region. The total length of the border with Russia in the Sumy region is 550 kilometers. 970 27 Previously in trend: Fighting in Sumy region

war Border guards destroy two quad bikes used by Russian troops attempting to enter Ukraine territory from Kursk direction. VIDEO In the Kursk direction, fighters from the "Steel Border" unit destroyed enemy equipment and positions, including two quad bikes used by invaders attempting to cross into Ukrainian territory, and one shelter housing enemy personnel. 4 008 2 Previously in trend: Situation at front

In Lviv and Storozhynets, a scheme for illegally transporting people across the border was uncovered Posing as police officer, man detained in Lviv for offering illegal border crossing for $18,200 – SBGS. PHOTO In Lviv and Storozhynets, law enforcement officers uncovered a scheme for the illegal transportation of individuals across Ukraine’s state border. 888 3 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

A man with forged documents was detained on the border with Poland Draft dodger detained in Lviv region for forging father’s death certificate to cross border – SBGS. PHOTO At the Ukrainian-Polish border, border guards uncovered a 23-year-old resident of Kyiv who attempted to cross the border using a forged document. 4 542 42 Previously in trend: forgery of documents

war Military equipment, strongholds, communications means, and enemy drones destroyed in skies over Luhansk region. VIDEO Ukrainian border guards continue to deliver powerful and precise strikes against Russian forces in the Luhansk direction. Military equipment, strongholds, communications means, and enemy personnel were destroyed. 1 579 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front

A scheme for smuggling men abroad was uncovered in Volyn Organizer who was smuggling men across border for $5,000 was detained in Volyn – SBGS. PHOTOS Operatives of the Volyn Border Detachment uncovered an attempt to organize the illegal crossing of the state border by military-age men. 998 10 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

Two men detained in Bukovina while attempting to illegally cross the border with Moldova Drone helps detain two draft dodgers attempting to illegally cross border into Moldova in Bukovyna – SBGS. VIDEO&PHOTOS Last night, a border patrol unit of the Chernivtsi Detachment used an unmanned aerial vehicle to detect the movement of two unidentified individuals in a wooded area within the area of responsibility of the Kelmentsi border post. 1 306 19 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

war Border guards hit Russian guns, drone launch sites, observation posts, and firing positions. VIDEO Reconnaissance and strike teams of the "Hart" unit destroyed enemy vehicles, two artillery guns, and drone launch sites. Meanwhile, drone operators and mortar teams from the "Falcon" unit targeted Russian observation posts and firing positions in the Vovchansk direction. 2 489 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front

A woman was detained in the Odesa region for attempting to smuggle a man across the border Woman detained in Odesa region for attempting to smuggle man across border for $3,000 – SBGS. PHOTOS In Odesa region, officers of the Internal Security Service of Ukraine and the Podilskyi Border Guard Detachment, together with operatives, detained a 47-year-old resident of Odesa. 2 003 7 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

Illegal channel for smuggling people across the border exposed in Truskavets "Special package" for $13,500: smuggler of draft dodgers detained in Lviv region – SBGS. VIDEO+PHOTOS In Truskavets, law enforcement officers detained a 38-year-old man who organised a channel for smuggling citizens out of Ukraine. 2 437 6 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

war Defence forces destroyed tank, 10 enemy shelters, 10 enemy infantrymen, telecommunications towers and an ammunition depot. VIDEO In the Kursk direction, operators of combat drones of the 5th Border Guard Detachment's "Prime" unit continue to inflict devastating strikes on the enemy. 2 302 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front

War Defence forces attacked enemy equipment, communications, fortifications and personnel. VIDEO FPV drones are conducting precision strikes on the occupiers` positions in the Luhansk sector. 1 876 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front

War In Sumy region, border guards destroyed two dugouts and shelters from which enemy drones were launched in one day. VIDEO In the Sumy region, FPV drones of the Steel Frontier border guards destroyed two dugouts and shelters from which enemy drones were launched in one day. 1 479 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Organiser of illegal border crossing detained in Odesa region He organised illegal border crossing: man detained in Odesa region - State Border Service. PHOTO Police in the Odesa region detained a 22-year-old resident of Rozdilnyanskyi district who organised the illegal transfer of a man liable for military service across the border to Moldova. 684 3 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

destruction of Solntsepyok Kamikaze drone hits Russian TOS-1A "Solntsepyok" MRLS near Vovchansk. VIDEO Drone operators from the State Border Guard Service used a kamikaze drone to set fire to an enemy TOS-1A "Solntsepyok" flamethrower system near Vovchansk. 6 326 12 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

war Defense forces intercept several enemy drones and disable communications equipment in Luhansk region. VIDEO Border guards from the "Shkval" unit of the Carpathian Detachment carried out strikes on enemy equipment, communications equipment, and personnel in the Luhansk region. In addition, the unit successfully intercepted several enemy drones. 1 616 4 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Border guards destroy 20 vehicles, 4 howitzers, 2 guns, and 6 Russian fuel and lubricants depots over past week. VIDEO Drone strike operators from the Phoenix unit of the "Revenge" brigade, operating in the Kharkiv region, destroyed 20 Russian military vehicles over the past week, along with three 152 mm Msta-B howitzers, one 152 mm D-20 howitzer, two guns, and six depots storing fuel and lubricants. 2 131 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Enemy BM-21 Grad MLRS, "loaf" and dozen occupiers were taken out in Donetsk region. VIDEO Operators of the Phoenix strike UAV company detected and destroyed a Russian BM-21 Grad multiple launch rocket system during combat sorties in the Donetsk region. 2 924 2 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Border guards destroyed shelter with Russians, two quad bikes and communications antenna in Kursk direction. VIDEO In the Kursk direction, border guards from the Steel Border unit struck Russian forces. Over the past day, a shelter containing personnel was destroyed, along with a communications antenna and two quad bikes, one of which was carrying Russian troops. 1 824 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front

A man who was transporting draft dodgers to Moldova was detained in the Odesa region Driver detained in Odesa region for smuggling draft dodgers to Moldova for $11,000 - SBGS. PHOTO Border guards, in cooperation with the National Police, detained a driver who organized the illegal transfer of draft-age men into Moldova. 846 1 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

war Our defenders strike equipment, antennas, fortifications, positions, and areas where Russian troops were concentrated. VIDEO Border guards from the "Shkval" command post carried out drone strikes on enemy equipment, antennas, Wi-Fi bridges, fortifications, positions, and areas where enemy troops were concentrated. The soldiers also intercepted nearly a dozen enemy UAVs in the Luhansk region. 1 947 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Border guards destroy two Russian ammunition depots and drone control post in Vovchansk direction. VIDEO Border guards from the "Hart" Brigade continue to strike enemy forces in the Vovchansk direction. Drone operators and mortar teams carried out a series of precision strikes on enemy strongpoints. In particular, "aerial hunters" from the strike UAV company "Furia" destroyed two Russian ammunition depots and a drone control post. 1 546 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front

A scheme to import cars under the guise of humanitarian aid was uncovered in Volyn Cars imported under guise of humanitarian aid for AFU: charitable foundation exposed in Volyn – SBGS. PHOTOS Law enforcement officers in Volyn have exposed a charity that was illegally importing used passenger cars under the guise of humanitarian aid for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. 1 885 7 Previously in trend: Profiteering from humanitarian aid