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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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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. 898 3 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed Detention of draft dodgers at the border

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. 1 103 7 Previously in trend: Illegal border crossing

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. 1 589 5 Previously in trend: Grafters

A man was detained in Volyn for attempting to smuggle two people across the border Man detained in Volyn region for smuggling people across border for $11,500 – SBGS. PHOTOS Operatives of the Volyn Border Guard Detachment exposed a 46-year-old resident of Rivne involved in illegally smuggling people across Ukraine’s state border outside official checkpoints. 990 14 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

In Odesa region, a car carrying illegal migrants overturned on the road In Odesa region, car with illegal migrants overturned on way to border with Moldova - State Border Guard Service. PHOTOS Near the Ukrainian-Moldovan border in the Rozdilnyansky district, border guards found a car that was trying to break through to the border. 3 369 18 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Human trafficking organiser detained in Kharkiv Recruited women for sexual exploitation in EU: 20-year-old local resident detained in Kharkiv, - SBGS. PHOTOS In Kharkiv, police detained a 20-year-old local resident who, according to the investigation, organised the recruitment of women and their illegal departure to EU countries under the pretext of employment. 3 478 16 Previously in trend: Sexual exploitation

Smugglers caught crossing the border Illegal border crossing scheme exposed: deputy mayor involved – SBGS. PHOTOS Border guards detained a Ukrainian citizen who was trying to smuggle goods from Ukraine to Moldova bypassing checkpoints at the Sokyriany department in Chernivtsi region. 2 053 3 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

The State Border Guard Service captured a citizen of Kazakhstan In Vovchansk direction, border guards from "Forpost" captured citizen of Kazakhstan. PHOTO Ukrainian border guards of the Forpost brigade in the Vovchansk direction captured a Russian soldier who turned out to be a citizen of Kazakhstan. 3 133 7 Previously in trend: Captured Russian mercenaries

Three evaders detained in Zakarpattia Smuggling to Hungary for $29,000: three evaders detained in Zakarpattia – State Border Guard Service. PHOTOS In Transcarpathia, border guards of the Mukachevo Detachment detained three men from Kyiv, Odesa and Kirovohrad regions who were trying to illegally cross the border with Hungary. 1 422 0 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

A group that smuggled men abroad through fictitious marriages was exposed in Volyn Fictitious marriages for $25,000: group that smuggled men across border was exposed in Volyn, - State Border Guard Service. PHOTOS In Volyn region, operatives exposed a criminal group that organised the trafficking of men abroad under the guise of fake marriages. 1 194 3 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

Ukrainian woman was carrying nearly a million dollars under the bonnet of her car Ukrainian woman was carrying nearly million US dollars under bonnet of her Mercedes, - State Border Guard Service. PHOTOS Thanks to information from the operational and search department of the Chernivtsi border guard detachment, the illegal export of 970 thousand US dollars was prevented at the Ukrainian-Romanian border. 5 021 3

Smugglers caught in Volyn region Two men detained in Volyn region for facilitating illegal transfer of persons across border. PHOTOS Operatives of the 9th Border Detachment named after the Sich Riflemen detained two offenders near the city of Novovolynsk as they were transporting a man of conscription age to the border area with the intention of illegally smuggling him across the border. 775 1 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

At the border with Moldova, a man hid under children’s clothes to leave Ukraine Hid under children’s belongings to leave Ukraine: man detained in Vinnytsia region, - SBGS. VIDEO+PHOTO At the Mohyliv-Podilskyi checkpoint in Vinnytsia region, border guards found a 29-year-old local resident who was trying to illegally travel abroad by hiding under belongings. 2 821 64 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

In the Kharkiv region, fighters detained two Russian occupiers Border guards from "Hart" brigade captured two Russian soldiers in Kharkiv region. VIDEO+PHOTOS In Kharkiv region, border guards of the "Hart" brigade captured two Russian soldiers who were building fortifications on Ukrainian territory. 2 130 4 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Illegal scheme uncovered in Zakarpattia Scheme for illegal border crossing and attempt to bribe border guard exposed in Zakarpattia. PHOTOS A joint interagency group consisting of operatives from the Internal and Personal Security Office of the 27th Border Detachment of the  Main Office of Internal and Personal Security "West", officers of the Zakarpattia Department of the National Police’s Internal Security Directorate, and investigators from the Zakarpattia Regional Police, under the procedural guidance of the Zakarpattia Specialized Defense Prosecutor’s Office of the Western Region, exposed the organizer of illegal activity. 994 1 Previously in trend: Illegal border crossing

draft dodgers Six men of conscription age detained by border guards in Odesa region while heading to Moldova. PHOTO Operatives of Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service in the Podilskyi district of Odesa region stopped a minibus carrying a driver and six men of conscription age. The driver intended to illegally transport the passengers to the Transnistrian section of the Ukrainian-Moldovan border. 1 254 11 Previously in trend: Detention of border violators

A man with forged certificates for his children was detained at the border Forged birth certificates for twins to go abroad: man detained in Vinnytsia region, - SBGS. PHOTOS In Vinnytsia region, border guards stopped a 43-year-old resident of Dnipropetrovsk region who tried to go abroad posing as a father of many children. 1 225 1 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization forgery of documents

An attempt to smuggle men to Moldova was uncovered in Bukovyna Using ladder to Moldova: attempt to smuggle men across border uncovered in Bukovyna, - SBGS. VIDEO+PHOTO Border guards of the Chernivtsi detachment prevented the illegal smuggling of two men across the border with Moldova. 2 679 2 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

A channel for smuggling draft dodgers to Romania was exposed in Zakarpattia Swimming across Tysa to Romania: channel for smuggling men across border has been exposed in Zakarpattia - State Border Guard Service. VIDEO+PHOTOS In Zakarpattia, border guards uncovered a channel for trafficking men abroad. 2 820 11 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

A person who created an illegal logging scheme has been detained Soldier who created illegal logging scheme has been detained: damage to environment amounts to 400,000 hryvnias. PHOTOS A serviceman who created an illegal deforestation scheme was detained: environmental damage amounted to almost UAH 400,000. 1 224 6

A man in a wetsuit tried to flee to Moldova In wetsuit and with fins across Dniester: man detained on border with Moldova, - State Border Service. PHOTO Border guards of the Mohyliv-Podilskyi detachment detained a 39-year-old resident of Donetsk region who tried to illegally enter Moldova by crossing the Dniester River. 2 183 23 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Organiser of smuggling to Romania detained in Zakarpattia region Man smuggled to Romania for $6,000: Organizer detained in Zakarpattia region– SBGS. VIDEO+PHOTOS On the outskirts of Verkhnie Vodiane village, border guards uncovered an attempt to illegally smuggle a Ukrainian citizen across the border into Romania. 1 349 18 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

An attempt to illegally cross the border was exposed in Zakarpattia Going abroad for $11,000: attempt to smuggle man exposed in Zakarpattia – SBGS. VIDEO+PHOTOS Border guards in Zakarpattia stopped a foreign-registered BMW attempting to illegally smuggle a man abroad. 2 706 5 Previously in trend: Draft evaders smuggling across the border

Participants in a scheme to smuggle draft dodgers abroad were detained in Volyn Border crossing for $15,000: scheme to smuggle draft evaders exposed in Volyn – SBGS. PHOTOS In Volyn, border guards exposed a 34-year-old resident of Kamin-Kashyrskyi district who, for $5,000, helped military-age men illegally cross the border. 1 262 14 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Organisers of illegal transport of draft dodgers detained in Vinnytsia region Smuggling draft dodgers abroad for $20,000: scheme exposed in Vinnytsia region - SBGS. PHOTO In Vinnytsia region, border guards uncovered an organized group that illegally smuggled draft-age men across the state border for money. 1 798 8 Previously in trend: Draft evaders smuggling across the border

Four draft dodgers detained on the border with Romania Hiding in weeds: four draft dodgers detained in Bukovyna – SBGS On the section of the "Hertsa" unit of the Chernivtsi Border Detachment, a UAV operator detected four individuals in camouflage moving toward the border with Romania, attempting to remain unnoticed among dense vegetation. 2 543 27 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Smugglers transporting a draft dodger to Hungary detained in Zakarpattia Smugglers detained in Zakarpattia for transporting draft dodger to Hungary for $5,500 – State Border Guard Service. PHOTOS In Zakarpattia, border guards, together with the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) and the Uzhhorod District Prosecutor’s Office, uncovered a channel for illegally smuggling draft-age men across the border into Hungary. 1 120 14 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

A scheme to smuggle a conscript to Moldova was uncovered in Odesa region He was hidden in car for $8,000: "tourist" to Moldova detained in Odesa region – SBGS. PHOTOS Law enforcement officers in the Rozdilna district of Odesa region, together with border guards of the Podilsk detachment, stopped an attempt to illegally cross the border into Moldova. 3 588 4 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

In Zakarpattia, a scheme was uncovered to help draft dodgers escape across the border in an ambulance Border crossing using ambulance: draft evasion smuggling scheme exposed in Zakarpattia – SBGS. PHOTOS Border guards, together with the police, uncovered a scheme to illegally smuggle draft-age men to Romania using an ambulance. 2 349 12 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Ten draft dodgers detained on the border with Moldova in Odesa region Border crossing with Moldova: 10 draft dodgers detained, coordinated remotely by "administrator" via Telegram – SBGS In Odesa region, servicemen from the Velykokomarivka Border Service Unit detained ten men attempting to illegally cross the border with Moldova. 2 331 57 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Men detained in Zakarpattia who wanted to swim across the border Four men detained in Zakarpattia for attempting to swim across Hungary border – SBGS. PHOTO Four residents of Khust district were detained in Zakarpattia after attempting to swim across the Tisza River to illegally enter Hungary. 1 780 40 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Border guards found the body of a man near the border Body of man found in mountains near Romanian border – SBGS. PHOTO Today, July 7, during patrol of a mountainous section of the Ukrainian-Romanian border, servicemen of the "Dilove" border service unit of the Mukachevo detachment discovered the body of an unidentified man. 2 267 28 Previously in trend: Bodies found near the border

Mobilisation evasion scheme uncovered in Chernihiv region Fake employment in schools: scheme to evade mobilisation has been uncovered in Chernihiv region – SBGS. PHOTOS In the Chernihiv region, border guards, together with the National Police and the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU), uncovered a criminal group that organized a scheme to evade mobilization through fake employment in teaching positions. 2 282 11 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

A man who was fleeing to Transnistria on a boat was detained in the Odesa region He tried to flee across estuary to Transnistria: "rower" from Kyiv detained in Odesa region – SBGS. PHOTO During a night patrol near the Kuchurhan Estuary in Odesa region, Ukrainian border guards intercepted a man attempting to illegally cross the Transnistrian segment of the Ukraine–Moldova border by inflatable boat. 1 814 34 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

In Rivne region, a man tried to cross the border by hiding in a truck Hiding under truck sleeper berth: man detained in Rivne region for attempted illegal exit from Ukraine – SBGS. VIDEO&PHOTOS Border guards in Rivne region discovered a resident of Dnipropetrovsk region attempting to evade control by hiding in the mechanical features of a truck.  2 763 21 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Scheme of fake certificates for travel abroad exposed Fake disability certificates: scheme to smuggle draft evaders abroad uncovered in Ukraine – SBGS. PHOTOS Operatives of the Separate Checkpoint "Kyiv" uncovered an organized criminal group that illegally smuggled citizens across the state border by providing them with forged disability documents. 5 704 11

A man with fake children’s certificates was detained in Vinnytsia region Forged documents on having many children: draft dodger detained in Vinnytsia region – SBGS. PHOTOS In Vinnytsia region, border guards detained a 32-year-old Ukrainian citizen who attempted to illegally leave the country using forged documents claiming he was a father of multiple children. 2 015 6 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization forgery of documents

Illegal channel for leaving the country exposed in Lviv region $18,500 to smuggle men abroad: scheme uncovered in Lviv region – SBGS. PHOTOS Border guards, together with the National Police and Migration Police, under the procedural guidance of the Sambir District Prosecutor’s Office, dismantled a channel for illegal exit of citizens from Ukraine. 2 929 15 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

A man who killed a girl and fled abroad was detained in Zakarpattia Brutally murdered girlfriend and tried to flee abroad: man detained in Zakarpattia – SBGS. PHOTO Border guards from the "Dilove" station of the Mukachevo detachment, in cooperation with police, detained a 22-year-old resident of Zaporizhzhia who was attempting to illegally cross the border into Romania. 5 766 6 Previously in trend: Arrest for murder

Organizer of scheme facilitating men’s exit via the "Shliakh" system was detained in Lviv region. Organizer detained in Lviv region for smuggling men abroad via "Shliakh" system – SBGS. PHOTOS In the Lviv region, a criminal scheme for the illegal smuggling of men abroad through the falsification of data in the "Shliakh" system has been uncovered. 1 532 6 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

A group that organised the illegal transfer of a conscript was detained in Odesa region Conscription smuggling abroad for $15,000: Group detained in Odesa region, says SBGS. PHOTO Near a village in Podilsk district, Odesa region, border guards of the Podilsk Detachment detained four individuals traveling in two vehicles toward the Transnistrian section of the Ukrainian-Moldovan border. 1 138 5 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

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

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

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

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

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