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The State Border Patrol remains vigilant along Ukraine's borders with Russia and Belarus, enforcing special regimes and halting illegal activities as evidenced by the introduction of a km-wide border zone and dismantling of smuggling networks. Ukrainian border guards effectively use drones to neutralize advanced threats and engage in offensive operations. Incidents like the dismantling of a smuggling ring in Zakarpattia underline the ongoing commitment to territorial integrity and security. Continuous monitoring and strategic responses play a crucial role in defending NATO and Ukrainian interests, reflecting the dynamic challenges faced by the guards.

What measures are in place along Ukraine's borders with Russia and Belarus?

The State Border Guard Service has enacted a special border regime along a one-kilometre strip to strengthen security. This includes patrols by skilled personnel, using drones for surveillance, and providing advanced warnings to deal with potential threats from these borders effectively.

How do border guards address illegal smuggling activities?

Ukrainian border guards actively dismantle illegal smuggling rings, as recent operations in Zakarpattia and Mykolaiv have shown. These operations involve meticulous planning, collaboration with law enforcement, and modern technological aid to halt smuggling activities.

How does the State Border Guard Service respond to military threats?

In response to military threats, border guards employ decisive tactics, including the use of UAVs to identify and destroy enemy equipment and positions. These actions demonstrate a proactive defense strategy bolstered by real-time intelligence and advanced military technology.

Are border guard operations limited to military engagements?

No, the State Border Guard Service's role extends beyond military confrontations. They are also involved in humanitarian efforts, such as evacuating civilians from conflict zones, and support other government activities to maintain civil order and safety.

What advances in technology are aiding the border guards?

Recent advancements include the deployment of drones for reconnaissance and offensive operations, which enable border guards to gain significant situational awareness and enhance their combat capabilities against adversarial forces.

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"Chimera" drone operators destroyed a camouflaged Russian "Msta-S" self-propelled gun and smashed occupiers’ logistics vehicles. VIDEO "Chimera" drone operators destroyed a camouflaged Russian "Msta-S" self-propelled gun and smashed occupiers’ logistics vehicles. VIDEO Drone operators from the "Chimera" unit of the 105th Border Guard Detachment destroyed a Russian Msta-S self-propelled howitzer and struck the occupiers’ vehicles. 1 086 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions

"Strix" border guards smash occupiers’ artillery gun, shelters and EW systems in Kharkiv region. VIDEO "Strix" border guards smash occupiers’ artillery gun, shelters and EW systems in Kharkiv region. VIDEO Operators from the "Strix" border guard unit struck Russian occupiers’ artillery, electronic warfare systems and shelters during combat sorties in the Southern Slobozhanskyi sector. 614 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

23 attacks on occupiers, their equipment and positions: combat operations of ’Phoenix’ operators during Operation ’Vivaldi’. VIDEO 23 attacks on occupiers, their equipment and positions: combat operations of ’Phoenix’ operators during Operation ’Vivaldi’. VIDEO A video has been published online showing Ukrainian drone operators in action during Operation ‘Vivaldi’. The footage compiles 23 instances of attacks on Russian occupiers, their equipment and positions. 1 372 0 Previously in trend: Operation Vivaldi

In north of Kharkiv region, border guards are thwarting enemy’s attempts to infiltrate in small groups. VIDEO In north of Kharkiv region, border guards are thwarting enemy’s attempts to infiltrate in small groups. VIDEO Russian occupation forces are continuing their attempts to provoke a breakthrough and infiltrate Ukrainian territory within the defence zone of the ‘Gart’ border brigade in the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector. 2 825 1 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Border guards burn enemy T-72 tank, "Tigr", fuel truck and two D-30 guns at camouflaged overnight parking site. VIDEO Border guards burn enemy T-72 tank, "Tigr", fuel truck and two D-30 guns at camouflaged overnight parking site. VIDEO Ukrainian border guards conducting nighttime reconnaissance in the Prydniprovskyi sector discovered a parking site for Russian military equipment and carried out a series of FPV drone strikes on it. 1 949 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Combat operations in the Prydniprovskyi sector

Tank, gun, lorry and occupiers’ vehicles: "Phoenix" drone operators are destroying Russian equipment during Operation "Vivaldi". VIDEO Tank, gun, lorry and occupiers’ vehicles: "Phoenix" drone operators are destroying Russian equipment during Operation "Vivaldi". VIDEO A video has been published online showing a series of strikes by Ukrainian drones on Russian equipment and positions during Operation ‘Vivaldi’. 1 433 2 Previously in trend: Operation Vivaldi

’Heat-resistant’ raincoats were of no help: border guards detained three border violators in Vinnytsia region. VIDEO+PHOTOS ’Heat-resistant’ raincoats were of no help: border guards detained three border violators in Vinnytsia region. VIDEO+PHOTOS In the Vinnytsia region, border guards thwarted yet another attempt by a group of men to cross the state border illegally; the men had been trying to evade thermal imaging cameras using special equipment. 2 955 14 Previously in trend: Illegal border crossing

Pilots of "Phoenix" border guard unit hit ruscists’ tank, artillery and logistics. VIDEO Pilots of "Phoenix" border guard unit hit ruscists’ tank, artillery and logistics. VIDEO Pilots of the "Phoenix" border guard unit carried out a series of strikes on Russian occupiers’ equipment, artillery, and logistics in the Lyman and Toretsk sectors over the course of a week. 2 435 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions

’Forpost’ border guards have recaptured over 10 km² in Southern Slobozhanskyi sector. VIDEO ’Forpost’ border guards have recaptured over 10 km² in Southern Slobozhanskyi sector. VIDEO Since June, the State Border Guard Service’s ‘Forpost’ unit has recaptured more than 10 square kilometres within its defence zone. 1 912 3 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Southern-Slobozhanskyi direction Liberation of Ukrainian territories

Attempt to illegally transport two men and weapons to border in "ambulance". PHOTOS Attempt to illegally transport two men and weapons to border in "ambulance". PHOTOS Operatives from the Mukachevo Border Guard Detachment stopped a "Renault" ambulance belonging to a charitable organization near the state border. 3 791 3 Previously in trend: Illegal border crossing Smuggling of weapons

Three men found in Bukovyna hidden in truck for transport to Moldova. VIDEO Three men found in Bukovyna hidden in truck for transport to Moldova. VIDEO Border guards in Bukovyna thwarted an attempt to illegally transport three men of military age out of Ukraine in a truck among wooden boards. 1 738 7 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed Illegal border crossing

Steel Border fighters strike occupiers’ guns and ammunition depot in Sumy region. VIDEO Steel Border fighters strike occupiers’ guns and ammunition depot in Sumy region. VIDEO Fighters of the Steel Border border guard brigade carried out a series of strikes against Russian occupiers’ weapons, positions and military facilities in Sumy region over the past day. 1 478 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Fighting in Sumy region

"Hart" border guards repelled assault by Russian forces in Kharkiv region – 73 occupiers were killed and 4 taken prisoner. VIDEO "Hart" border guards repelled assault by Russian forces in Kharkiv region – 73 occupiers were killed and 4 taken prisoner. VIDEO Soldiers from the border brigade ‘Hart’ repelled an assault by Russian occupiers in the Kharkiv sector and inflicted heavy losses on the enemy. 2 792 1 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Fighting in Kharkiv direction Repelling assault

Fighters from "Steel Border" unit destroyed enemy self-propelled artillery, guns, shelters and UAVs in Northern Slobozhanskyi and Kursk sectors. VIDEO Fighters from "Steel Border" unit destroyed enemy self-propelled artillery, guns, shelters and UAVs in Northern Slobozhanskyi and Kursk sectors. VIDEO Border guards from the ‘Steel Border’ brigade carried out a series of strikes against the Russian occupiers’ equipment, weapons and positions over the past 24 hours. 1 535 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions

"Phoenix" pilots struck Russian TOS-1A "Solntsepok" and "Uragan" multiple rocket launchers in Toretsk area. VIDEO "Phoenix" pilots struck Russian TOS-1A "Solntsepok" and "Uragan" multiple rocket launchers in Toretsk area. VIDEO Pilots from the ‘Phoenix’ unmanned systems unit of the State Border Guard Service’s ‘Pomsta’ brigade carried out a series of strikes against Russian equipment and personnel in the Toretsk sector. 2 872 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Hostilities in Toretsk sector Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions

Border guards launched hunt for Russian FPV drones and destroyed 18 unmanned aerial vehicles. VIDEO Border guards launched hunt for Russian FPV drones and destroyed 18 unmanned aerial vehicles. VIDEO Soldiers from the Rapid Response Border Command of the 4th Border Guard Detachment destroyed 18 Russian FPV drones in one go in the Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector. The enemy drones were intercepted whilst still in the air. 2 503 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones Fighting in the Southern-Slobozhanskyi direction

Hart drone operators tear down camouflage net and destroy a Russian SPG hidden beneath it in Kharkiv region. VIDEO Hart drone operators tear down camouflage net and destroy a Russian SPG hidden beneath it in Kharkiv region. VIDEO Drone operators from the Hart border guard brigade spotted and destroyed a Russian self-propelled artillery system hidden by Russian forces in a revetment in a tree line in Kharkiv region. 2 388 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Border guards of 105th Detachment intercept and destroy 51 Russian drones in one day. VIDEO Border guards of 105th Detachment intercept and destroy 51 Russian drones in one day. VIDEO Drone operators from the 105th Border Guard Detachment destroyed dozens of Russian UAVs over the past day. 2 093 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones

Phoenix pilots strike Russian Buk SAM system hidden in treeline and eliminate enemy sabotage and reconnaissance groups. VIDEO Phoenix pilots strike Russian Buk SAM system hidden in treeline and eliminate enemy sabotage and reconnaissance groups. VIDEO Pilots of the border guard unit Phoenix carried out a series of strikes on Russian occupiers’ manpower, equipment, and logistics across various sectors of the front over the past week. 3 032 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Hostilities in Lyman sector

Destroyed bridges, collapsed building entrances and burnt-out neighbourhoods: footage from frontline Druzhkivka. VIDEO Destroyed bridges, collapsed building entrances and burnt-out neighbourhoods: footage from frontline Druzhkivka. VIDEO Druzhkivka, a town on the front line in the Donetsk region, is suffering massive destruction as a result of daily terrorist attacks by Russian invaders. 3 787 11 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine

Hart border guards spot themselves on enemy drone’s camera and manage to avoid strike. VIDEO Hart border guards spot themselves on enemy drone’s camera and manage to avoid strike. VIDEO Border guards from the Hart Brigade detected an enemy drone with a portable detector while delivering supplies to positions. 4 199 3 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones

Occupier tries to shoot down Apex personnel’s FPV drone with shovel but is eliminated in explosion. VIDEO Occupier tries to shoot down Apex personnel’s FPV drone with shovel but is eliminated in explosion. VIDEO Border guards of the Apex unit of the Forpost Brigade filmed an occupier attempting to shoot down an FPV drone with a shovel during a drone strike. 3 506 2 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Forpost border guards evacuate woman hours before Russian UAV strike on her home. VIDEO Forpost border guards evacuate woman hours before Russian UAV strike on her home. VIDEO Border guards from the Forpost Brigade evacuated a civilian woman from her home several hours before a Russian strike. 1 956 0 Previously in trend: Evacuation from frontline communities

Phoenix border guards destroy $10 million Osa SAM system and Russian equipment in four sectors. VIDEO Phoenix border guards destroy $10 million Osa SAM system and Russian equipment in four sectors. VIDEO Border guards from the Phoenix unit destroyed a Russian Msta-S self-propelled howitzer, an Osa surface-to-air missile system and other enemy equipment in four sectors over the course of a week. 2 248 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions

Border guards detected and destroyed 70 enemy ’Shahed’-type UAVs in skies over Ukraine. VIDEO Border guards detected and destroyed 70 enemy ’Shahed’-type UAVs in skies over Ukraine. VIDEO A video has been published online showing footage of Ukrainian border guards in action as they continue to effectively defend Ukrainian airspace against enemy air attacks. 1 567 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones

Border guards of 4th Detachment smash MLRS position and 5 occupiers’ shelters. VIDEO Border guards of 4th Detachment smash MLRS position and 5 occupiers’ shelters. VIDEO Border guards from the 4th Detachment’s commandant’s unit struck enemy shelters, as well as a position housing a multiple launch rocket system (MLRS) and an ammunition depot. 2 466 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions

Border guards from "Apex" unit destroy 3 enemy UGVs, quad bike and motorcycle. VIDEO Border guards from "Apex" unit destroy 3 enemy UGVs, quad bike and motorcycle. VIDEO Border guards from the "Apex" unit of the "Forpost" Brigade destroyed enemy unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs), a quad bike, and a camouflaged motorcycle in the Southern Slobozhanskyi sector. 1 453 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Unmanned Ground Vehicles UGVs

"Apex" fighters evacuated elderly woman from front line in Kharkiv region on quad bike. VIDEO "Apex" fighters evacuated elderly woman from front line in Kharkiv region on quad bike. VIDEO Border guards evacuated an elderly woman with limited mobility from the ‘grey zone’ in the Kharkiv region. 2 299 2 Previously in trend: Evacuation from frontline communities

Border guards from "Prime" unit destroy 8 vehicles and occupiers’ ammunition depot. VIDEO Border guards from "Prime" unit destroy 8 vehicles and occupiers’ ammunition depot. VIDEO Drone operators from the "Prime" border guard unit struck the occupiers’ logistics in the Northern Slobozhanskyi direction. 2 391 1 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces

26th Border Guard Detachment lands drone on Russian Gerbera and detonates it: "We’re sitting on it. We’re detonating on top of Gerbera". VIDEO 26th Border Guard Detachment lands drone on Russian Gerbera and detonates it: "We’re sitting on it. We’re detonating on top of Gerbera". VIDEO During the interception of a Russian Gerbera drone, members of the 26th Border Guard Detachment landed their interceptor drone directly on the enemy UAV. 6 373 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian drones Interceptor drones

Border guards from "Chimera" unit shot down "Shahed" jet at speed of 290 km/h. VIDEO Border guards from "Chimera" unit shot down "Shahed" jet at speed of 290 km/h. VIDEO Drone operators from the ‘Chimera’ unit of the 105th Border Guard Detachment shot down a ‘Shahed’-type jet-powered UAV over the Chernihiv region. 4 340 3 Previously in trend: Shooting down Shaheds Destruction of Russian drones

Phoenix border guards destroy Grad MLRS, artillery and range of occupiers’ logistics vehicles. VIDEO Phoenix border guards destroy Grad MLRS, artillery and range of occupiers’ logistics vehicles. VIDEO UAV operators from the Phoenix border guard unit struck Russian equipment and personnel in four sectors of the front over the course of a week. 2 641 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Elimination of Russian occupying forces Hostilities in Lyman sector

Border guards of "Steel Border" destroyed two camouflaged artillery pieces and two mortars belonging to occupying forces. VIDEO Border guards of "Steel Border" destroyed two camouflaged artillery pieces and two mortars belonging to occupying forces. VIDEO UAV operators from the ‘Steel Border’ border guard detachment struck camouflaged enemy artillery positions in the Northern Slobozhanskyi and Kursk sectors. 1 170 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions

Border guards in south destroyed "Murom-M" system, antennas and Russian equipment. VIDEO Border guards in south destroyed "Murom-M" system, antennas and Russian equipment. VIDEO Border guards in the south carried out strikes on Russian military positions and destroyed a number of enemy targets. 1 333 0 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions

€10,000 to escape: smuggler who hid draft evaders under car roof detained in Mykolaiv region. VIDEO €10,000 to escape: smuggler who hid draft evaders under car roof detained in Mykolaiv region. VIDEO In the Mykolaiv region, border guards, in collaboration with the Security Service of Ukraine (SSU) and the National Police, have uncovered a network involved in the illegal smuggling of conscripts to Romania. For €10,000, the organiser hid his ‘clients’ in a specially fitted compartment under... 6 236 8 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

Border guards from Strix unit attack occupiers with drones: enemy position, two depots, shelters and military equipment destroyed. VIDEO Border guards from Strix unit attack occupiers with drones: enemy position, two depots, shelters and military equipment destroyed. VIDEO The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine demonstrated the effective work of the Strix unmanned aerial systems unit in one sector of the front. 968 0 Previously in trend: Fighting in the Southern-Slobozhanskyi direction

Forpost border guards hit enemy self-propelled artillery system with attack drones. VIDEO Forpost border guards hit enemy self-propelled artillery system with attack drones. VIDEO Soldiers of the Forpost Offensive Guard Brigade of the Kramatorsk Border Guard Detachment of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine detected an enemy self-propelled artillery system during aerial reconnaissance. 958 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions

Hart border guards strike occupiers’ tank and logistics equipment with drones in Southern Slobozhanskyi sector. VIDEO Hart border guards strike occupiers’ tank and logistics equipment with drones in Southern Slobozhanskyi sector. VIDEO Drone operators from the Hart Border Guard Brigade struck a Russian tank in the Southern Slobozhanskyi sector. 1 317 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Steel Border border guards destroy occupiers’ ammunition depots and camouflaged artillery in Northern Slobozhanskyi direction. VIDEO Steel Border border guards destroy occupiers’ ammunition depots and camouflaged artillery in Northern Slobozhanskyi direction. VIDEO Border guards of the Steel Border Brigade struck a number of enemy targets within their area of responsibility during combat sorties with attack drones. 1 934 4 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions

Huge national flag flies over Black Sea. VIDEO+PHOTOS Huge national flag flies over Black Sea. VIDEO+PHOTOS To mark Ukraine’s National Flag Day, border guards from the Odesa Detachment raised the blue-and-yellow flag over the Black Sea. 3 399 11 Previously in trend: Ukrainian Flag Day

Border guards used FPV drones to destroy ruscists’ artillery, EW equipment and communications systems. VIDEO Border guards used FPV drones to destroy ruscists’ artillery, EW equipment and communications systems. VIDEO Pilots from the border guard unit struck the Russian occupiers’ artillery, electronic warfare systems and communications equipment on the southern sector of the front line. 1 504 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions

Apex UAV Unit drone operators smash Russian Giatsint-B gun and concealed ammunition in forest belt. VIDEO Apex UAV Unit drone operators smash Russian Giatsint-B gun and concealed ammunition in forest belt. VIDEO Border guards from the Apex UAV Unit detected and destroyed a camouflaged Russian 152 mm Giatsint-B gun in the Southern Slobozhanskyi sector. 1 300 0 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment Destruction of the occupiers’ firing positions

Border guards detain man from Vinnytsia region who tried to cross Dniester in flippers to reach Moldova. VIDEO&PHOTOS Border guards detain man from Vinnytsia region who tried to cross Dniester in flippers to reach Moldova. VIDEO&PHOTOS Border guards from the Mohyliv-Podilskyi Detachment prevented an attempt to cross the state border illegally. 5 538 24 Previously in trend: Illegal border crossing

"Apex" border guards detect and eliminate occupiers’ SRG in Vovchansk direction. VIDEO "Apex" border guards detect and eliminate occupiers’ SRG in Vovchansk direction. VIDEO Border guards detected an enemy sabotage and reconnaissance group (SRG) that was attempting to slip through to Ukrainian positions in the Vovchansk direction. 2 515 5 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces Fighting in the Volchansk direction

Drop from Vampire drone piloted by "Phoenix" pilots knocked Russian soldier several metres to side. VIDEO Drop from Vampire drone piloted by "Phoenix" pilots knocked Russian soldier several metres to side. VIDEO Drone operators from the ‘Phoenix’ unit spotted a Russian infantryman in the Donetsk region who was moving through the area despite the presence of Ukrainian UAVs. 4 463 11 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

Border guard drone operators strike 13 occupiers’ shelters in Southern Slobozhanskyi sector. VIDEO Border guard drone operators strike 13 occupiers’ shelters in Southern Slobozhanskyi sector. VIDEO Drone operators from a border guard unit struck 13 shelters used by Russian troops in the Southern Slobozhanskyi sector. 918 0 Previously in trend: Elimination of Russian occupying forces

12 pieces of the occupiers’ equipment destroyed: PRIME border guards destroyed gun, 8 vehicles and 3 quad bikes. VIDEO 12 pieces of the occupiers’ equipment destroyed: PRIME border guards destroyed gun, 8 vehicles and 3 quad bikes. VIDEO Border guards from the PRIME unit destroyed 12 pieces of equipment belonging to the Russian occupiers in the Northern Slobozhanshchyna sector. 1 093 2 Previously in trend: Destruction of Russian equipment

Steel Border operators use drone with stick and rope to destroy 3 Russian Mavic UAVs. VIDEO Steel Border operators use drone with stick and rope to destroy 3 Russian Mavic UAVs. VIDEO Drone operators from the Steel Border Brigade destroyed three enemy Mavic drones and struck a Russian sleeper drone on the Northern Slobozhanskyi and Kursk fronts over the past day. 3 753 10 Previously in trend: EW Elimination of Russian occupying forces Destruction of Russian drones

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