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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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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. 1 038 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. 4 050 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. 995 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. 4 626 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. 1 630 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. 1 059 10 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

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. 2 543 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front

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. 1 378 19 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

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. 2 502 6 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

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. 2 071 7 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. 2 343 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. 1 922 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. 1 544 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. 736 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. 6 404 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. 1 663 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. 2 207 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. 2 973 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. 1 868 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. 910 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. 1 998 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. 1 598 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. 1 946 7 Previously in trend: Profiteering from humanitarian aid

war Defence forces destroyed 18 enemy shelters, 3 trucks, 2A36 "Hyacinth-B" gun, and 10 occupiers. VIDEO Border guards-operators of the 5th detachment of the "Prime" UAV in the Kursk direction destroyed: 18 enemy shelters, 3 trucks, 1 2A36 Hyacinth-B gun, 10 occupiers, 2 UAV take-off and control positions, 2 telecommunication towers and 1 field depot with ammunition. 2 171 2 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Ukrainian defenders destroyed enemy vehicle, two surveillance cameras and three Russian positions in Kharkiv region. VIDEO Border guards of the 4th Kharkiv Detachment in the Kharkiv region destroyed an enemy vehicle, two surveillance cameras and three enemy positions using FPV drones. 3 680 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Ukrainian forces destroy enemy FPV launch sites and 14 shelter positions in Kursk direction. VIDEO Drones operated by the strike UAV company "Prym" unit of the 5th Border Detachment destroyed four enemy FPV drone launch sites, six enemy infantry personnel, three communication systems, fourteen enemy shelter positions, and one ammunition depot in the Kursk direction. 2 544 7 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Defense Forces destroy APC, UAV command post, truck, communications equipment, shelters, and Russian checkpoint. VIDEO Border guards from the "Phoenix" strike UAV company of the "Pomsta" Brigade successfully destroyed several high-value enemy targets in the Kharkiv direction. During the operation, the following were hit: an armored personnel carrier, a UAV command post, a cargo truck, communications equipment, shelters with enemy personnel, and a Russian checkpoint. 2 714 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Russian invaders unsuccessfully tried to shoot down Ukrainian drones with small arms. VIDEO Units of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine detected camouflaged enemy shelters in the southern direction. After visual confirmation of the targets, a strike group of FPV drones was promptly deployed. 3 668 3 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Two Russian soldiers were captured by the State Border Guard Service in the Kupiansk direction. Posing as Ukrainian troops: Two ruscists captured on Kupiansk direction. VIDEO Soldiers from the "Pomsta" Brigade captured two servicemen from the Russian military unit "Storm-Z" on the Kupiansk direction. 7 243 19 Previously in trend: captured occupiers

war Border guards strike Russian shelters and ammunition depots in Sumy direction. VIDEO Over the past day, fighters from the "Steel Border" unit operating in the Sumy direction destroyed several high-value targets and inflicted losses on enemy personnel. 2 431 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front

EU awaits meeting between Putin and Zelensky and threatens new sanctions Scheme to smuggle individuals across border for $20,000 uncovered in Lviv – SBGS. PHOTOS A scheme for the illegal crossing of the state border, organized by a local resident, has been exposed in Lviv. 2 238 2 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

In Odesa, a scheme for the departure of draft dodgers through military exemption was exposed Organizer offering exemption from military service for $3,500 exposed in Odesa region – SBGS. PHOTO In Odesa region, border guards, together with the National Police and under the procedural guidance of the prosecutor’s office, detained a local resident who had organized a scheme to help individuals obtain illegal exemptions from military service. 786 1 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Organiser of a scheme to smuggle draft dodgers detained in Volyn Organizer exposed in Volyn region for smuggling abroad for $8,500 – SBGS. PHOTOS In the city of Volodymyr, Volyn region, law enforcement officers exposed a man who had been organizing the illegal smuggling of draft-age men out of Ukraine in exchange for monetary compensation, bypassing official border checkpoints. 1 101 5 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

border blockade Polish hauliers launch protest rally. Truck traffic restricted at Yahodyn–Dorohusk checkpoint – SBGS On May 12, 2025, Polish hauliers launched a protest rally. Truck traffic through the Yahodyn–Dorohusk border crossing has been restricted. 4 516 54 Previously in trend: Blockade on Polish border

blocking border in Poland Today, Poles may start 4-month border blockade. Traffic through "Yahodyn-Dorohusk" checkpoint may be hampered, - SBGS The movement of trucks through the "Yahodyn-Dorohusk" checkpoint may be hampered by a protest on the Polish side. 3 460 39 Previously in trend: Blockade on Polish border

war Defense Forces destroy field ammo depot, 5 enemy vehicles, and 5 occupiers’ positions in Kharkiv region. VIDEO Border guards destroyed a field ammunition depot, five enemy vehicles, and the same number of occupiers’ positions in Kharkiv region. 2 353 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Border guards strike communication antennas, occupiers’ vehicle, and DShK heavy machine gun position. VIDEO Border guards of the "Hart" Brigade are targeting enemy forces with mortars and drones. As a result of precise strikes, they hit: enemy communication antennas, an occupiers’ vehicle, and a position equipped with a DShK heavy machine gun. 1 589 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front

In Zakarpattia, an Armenian citizen was exposed who tried to smuggle a Kharkiv resident for $13,000 Armenian national was detained in Zakarpattia for smuggling Kharkiv resident across Tysa River into Hungary for $13,000. VIDEO+PHOTOS In Zakarpattia region, law enforcement officers exposed an attempt to smuggle a 22-year-old Kharkiv resident across the Ukrainian-Hungarian border. 1 629 8 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

Border guards detained man wanted for sex crime in Zhytomyr region Man wanted for raping minor detained on train in Zhytomyr region - SBGS. PHOTO In Zhytomyr region, border guards detained a man who was wanted under a criminal article on sexual relations with a minor. 5 045 10 Previously in trend: Rape of children

war Forpost fighters thwart Russian assault and capture enemy soldier – convict from "Storm Z" unit. VIDEO In the Vovchansk direction, border guards from the Forpost Brigade successfully repelled an assault by Russian invaders. Under fire from Ukrainian defenders, the enemy was forced to retreat with losses. During the battle, one of the assault troops was captured — a native of Kursk region and a warrant officer of the Russian army. It was later revealed that he had been fighting as part of the "Storm Z" unit, which is formed from convicts. Prior to mobilization, he had been serving a sentence for... 3 287 7 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Organisers of the smuggling of a draft dodder to Moldova detained in Odesa region To Moldova for $3,000: draft dodger’s smugglers detained in Odesa region – SBGS. PHOTO Border guards detained the organizer and accomplice of an attempt to illegally smuggle a conscription-age man across the Ukrainian-Moldovan border via the Transnistrian section. 905 8 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

war Kamikaze drone strikes Russian "loaf" vehicle marked with Z, as well as AFV and three trucks. VIDEO Border guards from the Phoenix UAV unit struck an enemy armoured fighting vehicle, destroyed three trucks and a UAZ "loaf" van. Approximately ten Russian troops were killed or wounded. 3 821 4 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Defense Forces strike Russian artillery, ammunition depots, and troops on motorcycles. VIDEO FPV drones operated by Ukraine’s border guards effectively detect and strike targets that the enemy tries to conceal. Ammunition depots detonate, artillery is destroyed, vehicles burn, and those hoping to escape on motorcycles don’t make it. No attempt to hide proves successful. 3 327 9 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Defense Forces destroy Russian Tor-M2 SAM system, two Msta-S self-propelled howitzers, three tanks, and 17 military trucks. VIDEO Fighters of the State Border Guard Service unit of the Phoenix strike UAV company destroyed a Tor-M2 surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, two 2S19 Msta-S self-propelled howitzers, three tanks, a 30 mm 2A42 autocannon, 17 Russian military trucks, and three other enemy vehicles over the past week in the Kupiansk direction. 2 883 11 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Organiser of illegal departure of draft dodgers detained in Lviv region For $15,000, he smuggled draft dodgers abroad: Lviv region exposes organiser - SBGS. VIDEO+PHOTOS In Lviv region, law enforcement officers exposed a 49-year-old resident of the region who organised a scheme for illegal border crossing by men of military age. 2 300 5 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

war Ukrainian defenders struck enemy shelters, dugouts, communications equipment, transport and personnel. VIDEO Fighters of the "Prym" UAV Strike Company of the Sumy Border Guard Detachment targeted Russian forces in the Sumy direction. Enemy shelters, dugouts, communications equipment, vehicles, and personnel were struck by attack drones. 2 178 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Defence forces destroyed two shelters along with enemy forces in Sumy direction. VIDEO Border guards of the Steel Frontier launched a precision strike with FPV drones at the positions of the invaders. As a result, two hideouts were destroyed along with enemy manpower in the Sumy direction. 3 116 2 Previously in trend: Situation at front

War Enemy is testing new tactics in Donetsk region, using motorcycle convoys and ground drones. VIDEO The enemy is testing new tactics in the Donetsk region, using motorcycle convoys and ground drones. Two enemy robotic systems, a tank, a shelter, and a group of motorcyclists were in the sights of the Phoenix UAV operators. All of them were destroyed. 10 659 17 Previously in trend: Situation at front