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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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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

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

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. 1 307 19 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

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. 2 004 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

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

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. 847 1 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

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

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. 732 1 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

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. 2 184 2 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

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. 1 048 5 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

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. 1 581 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. 4 969 10 Previously in trend: Rape of children

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. 860 8 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

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. 2 248 5 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

SBGS, draft evaders Border guards detain violator who tried to cross border hidden in truck’s sleeper cab. VIDEO+PHOTOS In Yahodyna, border guards found a man hiding in a truck. 1 357 5

channel for smuggling draft dodgers was exposed in Zakarpattia Smuggling of draft dodgers to Hungary for $25,000: three criminals exposed in Zakarpattia region - SBGS. VIDEO+PHOTOS In Transcarpathia, border guards of the Mukachevo Detachment exposed three people who organised the illegal smuggling of men liable for military service to Hungary outside checkpoints. 1 553 12 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

A scheme for smuggling draft dodgers across the border was uncovered in Zakarpattia Scheme to smuggle draft dodgers abroad for $8,000 uncovered in Zakarpattia – SBGS. VIDEO+PHOTOS Three people were detained in Zakarpattia region for organising the smuggling of men of military age across the state border. 1 439 10 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

State Border Guard Service exposed law enforcement officer for smuggling conscripts across border Law enforcement officer detained in Kyiv for smuggling draft dodger to Poland for $15,000 – SBGS. PHOTOS Border guards jointly with the SBI detained a law enforcement officer who, together with unidentified accomplices, organised the smuggling of military-age men to EU countries. 1 403 13 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

Two draft dodgers detained in Zakarpattia region near the border with Slovakia "To girls for Easter": two draft dodgers detained in Zakarpattia – SBGS. PHOTO Near the village of Onokivtsi in the Uzhhorod District, border guards detained two men subject to military service who were attempting to illegally cross into Slovakia. 2 617 18 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Camera trap captures border violators in Bukovyna Camera trap exposed two offenders en route to Romania: they were detained in Bukovyna – SBGS. VIDEO&PHOTOS Two men who tried to illegally cross the border with Romania through the mountainous terrain in Bukovyna were caught in a camera trap set by border guards. 3 989 13 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Attempted to bribe a border guard and travel abroad He tried to bribe border guard with $1,500: man detained in Volyn while attempting illegal border crossing – SBGS. PHOTOS A citizen of Ukraine was detained at the Ustyluh checkpoint who offered a State Border Guard Service serviceman $1500 for assistance in illegal border crossing. 2 539 14 Previously in trend: Illegal border crossing

A man was detained in Kharkiv for the scheme of "postponement" of mobilisation For $13,000, he offered "deferment" from mobilization and illegal transfer abroad: man exposed in Kharkiv – SBGS. VIDEO+PHOTOS In Kharkiv, law enforcement officers exposed a 31-year-old man who promised to produce a fake certificate of deferment from mobilisation, remove him from the wanted list and smuggle him abroad for USD 13,000. 1 007 3 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed Evasion from mobilization

man tried to leave in tanker with oil On safety belts in tanker with oil: Odesa resident tried to illegally get to Moldova - SBGS. PHOTOS Border guards found the offender suspended in an oil tanker by safety belts. He was trying to illegally travel to Moldova. 7 307 45 Previously in trend: Draft evaders smuggling across the border

A serviceman was detained in Volyn for organising illegal border crossing Serviceman was detained in Volyn for attempting to smuggle draft dodger out of Ukraine for $8,000 – SBGS. PHOTOS In Ratne village, law enforcement officers detained a 22-year-old serviceman who promised to help a man illegally cross the state border of Ukraine for $8,000. 908 3 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

A Pole was sentenced to 5 years in prison in Ukraine. Details of the sentence Pole who was smuggling military-age men out of Ukraine has been sentenced to five years in prison – SBGS. PHOTO In Volyn, a 43-year-old resident of the Lublin Voivodeship of Poland, who smuggled military-age men out of Ukraine, was sentenced to 5 years in prison. 1 564 3 Previously in trend: Draft evaders smuggling across the border

Scheme for draft evaders to leave Ukraine via the "Shliakh" system exposed in Novoiavorivsk Entered conscripts into "Shliakh" system for $3,000: illegal border crossing scheme exposed in Lviv region – SBGS. PHOTOS Border guards uncovered a scheme to smuggle men of military age abroad on the basis of forged documents. 929 4 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Organiser of illegal border crossing detained in Zakarpattia region $8,000 to Romania: Attempt to smuggle men across border uncovered in Zakarpattia – State Border Guard Service. PHOTOS On the outskirts of the village of Vyshkovo in Zakarpattia, officers of the Operational Investigation Department together with border guards of the Yablunivka Department of the Mukachevo Border Guard Detachment detained five people who were planning to illegally cross the border with Romania. 3 154 18 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

Channels for smuggling draft evaders exposed in Rivne region Three channels for smuggling men liable for military service to EU countries exposed in Rivne region. PHOTOS To expose three different channels for men of mobilisation age to escape abroad, set up by six local residents of the Sarny district, Rivne region. 1 086 3 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed Evasion from mobilization

Zaporizhzhia resident tried to avoid mobilisation for $15,000 Fake documents for $15,000 to evade mobilisation: organiser exposed in Zaporizhzhia – SBGS. PHOTOS In Zaporizhzhia region, theState Border Guard Service of Ukraine and the National Police exposed a 32-year-old man who organised "hot tours" for conscripts. 1 639 9 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization forgery of documents

Men who tried to flee abroad and got lost were rescued in the Carpathians They got lost in mountains while trying to escape abroad: two men rescued in Zakarpattia region – SBGS. VIDEO+PHOTOS In Zakarpattia, border guards of the Bogdan department of the Mukachevo Detachment together with rescuers of the State Emergency Service rescued two men who got lost in the mountains while trying to illegally cross the border with Romania. 1 326 7

Man smuggling draft evaders abroad detained in Volyn region Man detained for smuggling draft evaders abroad for $4,000 in Volyn region – SBGS. PHOTOS SBGS officers jointly with the police exposed a 20-year-old resident of Rivne region who was organising the illegal trafficking of men of military age abroad. 2 212 11 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

border of Sumy region, map Russians claim to have captured Basivka in Sumy region: SBGS denies it. MAP Russians are spreading lies about the seizure of the village of Basivka in the Sumy region. The spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, Andrii Demchenko, said that the village is not under the control of the occupiers. 6 689 13 Previously in trend: Fightings near the border of the Sumy region

The occupier was captured in Sumy region. He is 61 years old He was wandering around Sumy region for day and half: border guards capture 61-year-old occupier. VIDEO+PHOTOS Soldiers of the Izmail border guard detachment captured a 61-year-old contractor occupier in the Sumy direction. 3 890 5 Previously in trend: captured occupiers

Border guard detained in Uzhhorod for assistance in illegal border crossing Border guard detained in Uzhhorod for offering to illegally smuggle draft dodger across border for $5,000 – State Border Guard Service. PHOTOS In Uzhhorod, internal security operatives of the Chop Border Guard Detachment, together with the SSU and the State Bureau of Investigation, detained a serviceman who, in return for a USD 5,000 bribe, promised to assist a serviceman in illegally crossing the state border. 1 039 7 Previously in trend: Draft evaders smuggling across the border

Organiser of men trafficking to EU exposed in Zhytomyr region Planned to smuggle eight men to EU: organiser exposed in Zhytomyr region - SBGS. PHOTOS Border guards jointly with the National Police stopped the illegal activity of an organiser of illegal human smuggling across the state border. 1 422 2 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed Evasion from mobilization

Channel for smuggling men to the EU exposed Channel for smuggling men of conscription age to EU exposed in Rivne region – SBGS. PHOTOS Two brothers were exposed for transporting men liable for military service to the border area for their subsequent illegal smuggling abroad. 1 446 32 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

Group of draft evaders detained in Odesa region while trying to flee abroad They tried to cross border with Transnistria for $7000: four offenders detained in Odesa region – SBGS. PHOTO In the Rozdilnyanskyi district of the Odesa region, border guards detained four men who were trying to illegally cross the border with Transnistria. 905 5 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Lawyer offers bribe to border guard Lawyer who offered $5,000 to border guard for smuggling draft dodger detained. PHOTOS A lawyer was exposed in Mykolaiv region for offering a $5000 bribe to a border guard for illegally smuggling a man of military age abroad. 4 379 17

The Zakarpattia region exposes scheme of illegal travel to Slovakia Travelling to Slovakia for $10,000: four people detained in Zakarpattia region for helping draft dodger cross border – SBGS. PHOTOS Law enforcement officers detained four people who organised an illegal border crossing for a man of military age. 1 205 3 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

Scheme of men smuggling USD 15 thousand for "disability": SBGS dismantles scheme of men smuggling in Odesa region. VIDEO+PHOTOS An underground business that helped men of mobilisation age to travel abroad illegally using forged documents was exposed in Odesa. 8 533 12

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

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

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

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

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