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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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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. 3 656 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. 4 127 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. 1 309 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. 2 410 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. 1 798 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. 3 680 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. 3 242 2 Previously in trend: War

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. 691 3

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. 510 7

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. 3 286 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. 7 735 1 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. 8 411 2 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. 6 022 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. 2 557 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. 4 582 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. 3 633 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. 3 648 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. 2 479 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. 1 665 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. 2 052 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. 4 694 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. 1 565 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. 3 878 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. 11 987 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. 5 508 12

elimination Border guards destroyed dugouts, UAV takeoff point and field fuel and lubricant depot, and killed 19 Russian soldiers. VIDEO Aerial reconnaissance men of the "Hart" brigade detect and artillerymen use the received coordinates to accurately fire at enemy positions in the Vovchansk direction. 3 380 1 Previously in trend: War

UAV helped border guards detain three violators on border with Romania Border guards detain three violators on border with Romania using UAVs - SBGS. VIDEO&PHOTOS The Border Patrol used a drone to detect and detain three men in camouflage who were trying to illegally cross the border into Romania. 1 683 11

destruction of Russian army equipment Border guards attacked 19 occupiers and destroyed truck, car, motorcycle, ammunition depots, and UAV control center. VIDEO In the Kupiansk direction, border guards of the "Revenge" unit of Unmanned Strike Aviation Systems Battalion "Phoenix" are holding back Russian attacks. The situation on the left bank of the Oskil River continues to be one of the most difficult in Kharkiv region. 2 554 1 Previously in trend: War

War Defense forces destroyed tank, 5 military trucks, 7 occupant cars, and ATV in Lyman direction. VIDEO Drone operators from the Phoenix unit of the "Pomista" offensive guard brigade of the State Border Guard Service inflicted significant losses on the enemy in the Liman sector of the Luhansk region. 3 128 1 Previously in trend: War

War Border guards destroyed infantry fighting vehicle, ATGM, 4 cars, and 2 shelters of invaders in Kharkiv direction. VIDEO The "Hawks" of the Kharkiv border guard detachment carried out air strikes and destroyed an infantry fighting vehicle, an ATGM, four vehicles and two hideouts of the Russian invaders in the Kharkiv sector. 3 009 2 Previously in trend: War

war Ukrainian Armed Forces repel attack, destroy equipment and capture 6 occupiers in Vovchansk direction. VIDEO Border guards of the Forpost brigade repelled an assault in the Vovchansk direction, destroyed enemy equipment and captured six occupiers. 4 303 2 Previously in trend: War

Russian was detained for attempting to illegally cross the border He tried to get to EU through Zakarpattia: border guards detained drunk Russian who tried to illegally cross border - SBGS. PHOTOS Border guards of the Palad Komarivtsi department of the Chop detachment detained a Russian citizen in Transcarpathia who was trying to illegally cross the border. 2 953 19

RF Border guards and aerial reconnaissance officers destroyed occupiers’ motorboat in South of Ukraine. VIDEO In the south of Ukraine, border guards and aerial reconnaissance officers spotted and hit an occupier's motorboat. As a result, one invader was overboard, while three fled to the shore. 5 080 4 Previously in trend: War

Ukrainian Armed Forces soldier throws a grenade Ukrainian soldier threw grenade into enemy hideout from where occupiers were shelling our positions. VIDEO A border guard of the Forpost brigade came close to the occupiers' hideout, from which they were shelling the positions of our military, with a grenade and sent them a "warm greeting". 14 148 5 Previously in trend: War

Drones hovering over a Russian tank Ukrainian drones hover over enemy tank racing down field road. VIDEO Drone operators from the Phoenix unit of the Pomsta (Revenge) Offensive Guard Brigade of the State Border Guard Service destroyed an enemy tank moving across the field. 11 378 13

Border guards with drones detained violators on the border with Romania Border guards detained three violators in mountains on border with Romania using drone - SBGS. VIDEO+PHOTOS While monitoring the state border using a UAV, border guards spotted three people heading to Romania. 1 883 33

Three Ukrainians wandered for seven days in the Carpathians trying to cross the border Seven days in Carpathians: three Ukrainians got lost while trying to illegally cross border with Romania - SBGS. VIDEO&PHOTOS On 12 January, in Zakarpattia, border guards of the Dilove department together with rescuers from the Rakhiv Mountain Search and Rescue Department rescued three men who had been wandering in the Carpathians for a week in an attempt to cross the border with Romania. 7 472 63

Russia intensifies sabotage-reconnaissance groups in the border area Attempts by Russian SRGs to infiltrate border area have been recorded – SBGS Attempts of Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups (SRGs) to infiltrate the regions bordering Russia are being recorded. 2 206 3 Previously in trend: War

War Defense forces destroyed 2 units of armored vehicles, 5 ammunition warehouses, vehicles, and enemy UAV control points. VIDEO Border guards of the Phoenix airborne assault rifle unit of the Pomsta brigade eliminated a dozen occupants and struck a number of enemy positions over three days of work in the Kramatorsk sector. 2 882 2 Previously in trend: War

elimination of the enemy in Kharkiv region Border guards struck enemy in Volchansk direction: UAV takeoff points, ammunition depots and 15 occupiers were destroyed. VIDEO Servicemen of the State Border Guard Service as part of the Ukrainian Defence Forces continue to perform combat missions to counter Russian occupation forces in the north of the Kharkiv region. 2 707 1

11 men detained in Odessa region who wanted to flee to Moldova $10,000 for online navigation: 11 men who wanted to flee to Moldova were detained in Odesa region - State Border Service of Ukraine. PHOTO On the night of 11 January, border guards stopped a car filled to the brim with men in the Odesa region. The driver and 10 passengers were planning to illegally cross the border into Moldova. 2 024 40

War Border guards, together with National Guard, repelled enemy assault and eliminated 9 occupiers in Kupiansk direction. VIDEO Border guards repelled an enemy assault in the Kupiansk direction. In particular, soldiers of the rapid response commandant's office of the Chernihiv detachment stopped an attack by Russian troops: the enemy had been trying to storm the positions for several days. 3 359 1

Border guards expose pseudo-couple from Kharkiv Fake marriage for $2000: border guards expose pseudo-spouses in Lviv region - SBGS. PHOTO At the "Krakivets" checkpoint, border guards of the Lviv Detachment exposed a pseudo-couple who used a fictitious marriage to attempt to travel abroad. 2 848 28

Border violators detained They were caught on wildlife camera trap: Two violators detained 100 meters from border in Bukovyna - SBGS. VIDEO Border guards of the Chernivtsi Detachment are actively using technical means of border protection, including wildlife camera trap, to stop offences at the state border. 20 829 10

destruction of APCS-D Border guards knock out occupiers’ Soviet APC-D in Sumy direction. VIDEO While performing combat missions in the Sumy direction, soldiers of the "Steel Frontier" brigade detected an enemy APC-D. The defenders destroyed the enemy armored personnel carrier with an accurate FPV drone strike. The enemy's losses are currently being clarified. 6 772 15

enemy hiding place Border guards’ FPV drone flew right into enemy’s hideout, making structure look like house of cards. VIDEO In the northern part of the frontline, border guards flew an FPV drone directly into an enemy hideout, which made the structure collapse like a house of cards. Towers with equipment, a truck and an occupier's armoured personnel carrier also flew apart. 8 031 5

Abroad on an inflatable kayak. Border guards detained a man On inflatable kayak abroad: SBGS detains 26-year-old man in Odesa region. PHOTO Border guards detained a man in the Odesa region who was trying to cross the Transnistrian segment of the Ukrainian-Moldovan border. 2 464 46

Elimination of the enemy in the Kramatorsk direction Border guards destroyed 5 ammo depots, armored maintenance and recovery vehicle, communication antenna and enemy infantry. VIDEO In the Kramatorsk direction, fighters of the "Revenge" brigade destroyed 5 ammo depots, 4 fuel and lubricant depots, 2 generators, an armored maintenance and recovery vehicle, 3 vehicles, a communication antenna, a number of enemy shelters and enemy infantry in a few days. 2 001 2 Previously in trend: War