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The State Border Patrol of Ukraine is actively responding to threats along its borders, particularly in the Sumy and Kharkiv regions. With the destruction of enemy shelters, ammunition depots, and various types of military hardware, such as tanks and armored personnel carriers, Ukrainian forces are demonstrating vigilance and commitment to national security. Notably, the Phoenix UAV unit has been instrumental in disabling critical enemy assets using advanced technology, including FPV drones. The Border Patrol's strategic operations have also involved collaboration with other services to prevent illegal cross-border activities and smuggling, underlining their role in both military and civilian security operations amid ongoing aggression.

What regions are currently facing the most border threats?

The most serious threats are observed in the Sumy and Kharkiv regions. The State Border Guard Service reports heightened activity, including sabotage and attempted border crossings by Russian forces.

How is the State Border Patrol mitigating these threats?

State Border Patrol employs aerial drones and coordinated ground operations to target enemy positions, shelters, and supply lines, significantly hampering the enemy's operational capacity along the border.

What role do UAV units play in border protection?

UAV units, such as the Phoenix strike unit, are crucial in reconnaissance and precision strikes against enemy assets, ensuring timely and effective responses to border threats while minimizing risk to personnel.

How is illegal activity on the borders being addressed?

In cooperation with the police, the State Border Guard Service uncovers smuggling networks and prevents illegal crossings. Recent operations have disrupted several attempts to smuggle conscription-aged men into the EU.

Has there been any progress in controlling smuggling activities?

Yes, significant progress has been made with recent exposes of smuggling channels in Rivne and other regions, resulting in numerous arrests and the halting of illicit operations aimed at evading military service.

Are there any new developments in military cooperation?

The Ukrainian government has expanded its "Contract 18–24" project, permitting short-term contracts with both the State Border Guard Service and the National Guard, enhancing collaboration across military branches.

What technologies are being used by border guards in their operations?

Border guards utilize FPV drones, electronic warfare tools, and unmanned aerial systems for gathering intelligence and striking enemy positions, maximizing precision and impact in military engagements.

How are false claims of territorial capture being countered?

The State Border Guard Service actively refutes misinformation spread by Russian forces, such as false reports of capturing Basivka village, by maintaining a transparent communication strategy with the public.

What is the current status of the border with Belarus?

According to the State Border Guard Service, there are currently no observed threats from the Belarusian border, allowing Ukrainian forces to concentrate on more active threats elsewhere.

How are border patrols enhancing national security?

By destroying enemy supply routes and equipment, and preventing illegal crossings and smuggling, border patrols significantly bolster national security, preserving integrity and safety of Ukraine's territory against external threats.

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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. 6 324 42 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. 836 2 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. 1 498 3 Previously in trend: Draft evaders smuggling across the border

drone attack with a munition Enemy has increased number of attacks on border and started using drones more often - SBGS Russian troops have begun using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), including drone drops, fibre-optic drones, and FPVs, to attack Chernihiv, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions bordering Russia. 273 0 Previously in trend: Shelling of the border of Sumy region Situation near the border of the Chernihiv region

State Border Guard Service of Ukraine on DPRK mercenaries No involvement of North Korean mercenaries in assault operations has been recorded in regions bordering Russia - Demchenko In the defense lanes where the SBGSU units are located, especially on the border with Russia, Russia has not recorded the involvement of mercenaries from the DPRK in assault operations. 260 2 Previously in trend: DPRK forces

war Drones destroyed enemy ground-based UAV that was moving toward Ukrainian positions in Donetsk region. VIDEO In the Donetsk region, drones operated by UAV operators of the Phoenix unit destroyed an enemy ground-based UAV that was moving toward Ukrainian positions, and also eliminated a group of Russian occupiers. 3 563 3 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Andrii Demchenko Russia is concentrating largest number of forces near border in Kursk region and in directions of Vovchansk and Lyptsi – Demchenko The Russian Federation is concentrating the largest number of its forces and assets along two sections of the border — from the Kursk region and in the Kharkiv region, in the directions of Vovchansk and Lyptsi. 870 1 Previously in trend: Russian Offensive in Kursk Region

war Defence forces repelled enemy attack in 5 waves and destroyed 13 armoured vehicles. VIDEO In the Kramatorsk sector, Ukrainian defenders repelled a massive enemy offensive in five waves - four in the morning and one in the evening. The enemy tried to break through the defences with armoured vehicles and large numbers of infantry, but was met with a fierce and accurate response. 4 597 7 Previously in trend: Situation at front

vehicle Border guards destroyed trucks and "loaves" of Russians in Kharkiv direction. VIDEO In the Kharkiv sector, the operators of the "Phoenix" unit demonstrate impressive accuracy, destroying the occupiers' logistics routes. Enemy trucks, "loaves" and other vehicles that were supposed to deliver ammunition and personnel to the front line came under fire from the border guards' FPV drones. 4 657 4 Previously in trend: Situation at front

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. 868 4 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization

summary of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine Russia is organizing "anti-drone corridors" in Kursk region, but Ukrainian Armed Forces have learned to counteract Russian troops are trying to defend themselves against attacks by Ukrainian drones in the Kursk region with the help of "anti-drone corridors," but the Armed Forces continue to destroy the occupiers' equipment. 2 115 3 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Kursk region

war Defence forces inflicted $100,000 worth of damage on enemy by destroying video surveillance systems and antenna equipment. VIDEO In the South, border guards "blinded" the enemy, causing them $100,000 in damage. UAV operators detected and, using FPV drones, destroyed two "Murom-M" video surveillance systems and enemy antenna equipment. 1 795 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Border guards thwart enemy breakthrough attempt in Sumy region and eliminate Russian invaders. VIDEO Border guards thwarted an enemy breakthrough attempt into Sumy region. Enemy assault groups, equipment and communications equipment were destroyed. 5 720 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front

elimination Our soldiers destroyed Russian hideout, communication antenna, and thwarted attempt to establish anti-drone corridor. VIDEO The enemy is losing equipment and capabilities in the Sumy sector. Border guards operating FPV drones accurately targeted the occupiers: two hideouts with personnel, a communication antenna, a tractor performing engineering work, and a URAL were destroyed. 2 670 2 Previously in trend: Situation at front

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. 3 071 18 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

war Defense forces destroy MT-LB, AFVs, armored car and occupiers trucks in Luhansk region. VIDEO The enemy is losing manpower and equipment in the Luhansk region. Therefore, the fighters of the Phoenix unmanned aerial vehicle unit of the Revenge Brigade continue to carry out precision strikes against the occupiers in the area of Serebrianskyi forestry. 1 836 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Ukrainian defenders destroy enemy shelters, dugouts, ammunition depots, mortar position and crossings. VIDEO In the Sumy sector, our troops destroyed enemy shelters, dugouts, ammunition depots, a mortar position and struck a hideout of enemy drones. The crossing points were also damaged. 2 357 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Hostile SRGs on border Enemy wants to create "gray zone" in north. Most threatening situation is in Sumy and Kharkiv regions - State Border Service of Ukraine Currently, the most threatening situation on the border of Ukraine and Russia is observed in the Sumy and Kharkiv regions. 3 080 9 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border Situation on the northern border

War Border guards destroyed vehicle, destroyed four enemy positions and manpower in Kharkiv region. VIDEO In Kharkiv region, aerial reconnaissance men destroyed a vehicle using FPV drones, hit four enemy positions and enemy manpower. 2 547 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front

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. 1 047 3 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed Evasion from mobilization

war Defense Forces destroyed about dozen Russian cargo and civilian vehicles, positions and ammunition depots. VIDEO FPV drone pilots of the Phoenix Strike UAV Company destroyed about a dozen cargo and civilian vehicles, positions, and depots used by Russian forces to deliver ammunition in the Kharkiv region. 4 923 3 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Electronic warfare antenna destroyed, 9 occupiers eliminated near Vovchansk. VIDEO Reconnaissance and strike groups of UAVs and mortar crews of the "Scorpion" unit of the "Hart" brigade destroyed an antenna of an electronic warfare device near Vovchansk during shelling of enemy positions. 3 409 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front

tank Border guards destroyed tank, APC, guns, reconnaissance complex and EW system of occupiers. VIDEO Soldiers of the "Phoenix" attack drone unit of the State Border Guard Service continue to deliver devastating strikes against Russian positions in Donetsk region. As a result of the combat operation, the following were destroyed: a tank, an armoured personnel carrier, D-30 and MT-12 "Rapira" guns, a reconnaissance complex and a "Pole-21" EW system. 1 741 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front

State Border Guard Service of Ukraine denies Russian claims of seizure of village in Sumy region Basivka in Sumy region under full control of Ukraine’s Defense Forces – SBGS The Ukrainian Defense Forces maintain full control over the village of Basivka in the Sumy region. 1 582 1 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border Situation on the northern border

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. 1 578 9 Previously in trend: Evasion from mobilization forgery of documents

elimination of the occupier Russian soldier tries to shoot down kamikaze drone with rifle and by throwing his backpack. VIDEO Border guards of the Phoenix unit successfully eliminated a Russian invader using an FPV drone. 3 791 14 Previously in trend: Situation at front

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. 1 270 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. 2 175 11 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

occupier Border guards eliminated 20 occupiers and wounded 13 more in Kramatorsk sector. VIDEO The operators of the "Phoenix" unmanned aerial vehicle unit of the "Pomsta" Brigade continue to destroy enemy forces in Donetsk region. Thus, our servicemen eliminated 20 Russian invaders and wounded 13 more in the Kramatorsk sector. 5 110 1 Previously in trend: Situation in the Donetsk region

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. 6 601 13 Previously in trend: Fightings near the border of the Sumy region

war Border guards destroy 2S5 Hyacinth-S self-propelled artillery system, Tiger AFV, enemy personnel hideout and fuel and lubricants depot. VIDEO Soldiers of the Phoenix air-defence unit of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine destroyed a 2S5 Hyacinth-S self-propelled artillery system. A Tiger armoured fighting vehicle was also destroyed. 2 082 2 Previously in trend: Situation at front

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. 3 831 5 Previously in trend: captured occupiers

war Detonation of Russian armoured vehicle in Donetsk region after attack by our border guards. VIDEO Soldiers of the border guard unit of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems "Phoenix"  destroyed a tank and two enemy IFVs (Infantry Fighting Vehicles) in the Donetsk region and stopped an enemy assault. 5 305 3 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Border guards destroy three Russian hideouts in Zaporizhzhia Border guards destroyed three Russian hideouts with FPV drones in Zaporizhzhia region - SBS. VIDEO Soldiers of the 8th detachment of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine struck at the positions of Russian occupants in the Zaporizhzhia sector. 1 544 4 Previously in trend: Fightings in the Zaporizhzhia direction

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. 993 7 Previously in trend: Draft evaders smuggling across the border

"18–24" Contract with the Armed Forces now extended to the National Guard and State Border Guard Service Government has expanded "Contract 18–24" project: it now applies to National Guard and State Border Guard Service The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has extended the pilot project that allows citizens aged 18–24 to sign short-term contracts not only with the Armed Forces, but also with the National Guard of Ukraine and the State Border Guard Service. 1 334 13 Previously in trend: Contract 18-24

war Ukrainian Defence Forces destroy occupiers’ armoured vehicles and ammunition caches in Vovchansk direction. VIDEO Soldiers of the Forpost Brigade successfully repelled an assault by Russian storm units in the Vovchansk direction. After the occupiers' offensive failed, Ukrainian defenders continued targeting enemy forces using FPV drones, which destroyed multipurpose armoured personnel carriers, reducing them to ashes. 2 638 3 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Border guards destroyed electronic warfare device, destroyed cannon and field stores, and eliminated dozen Russians. VIDEO In Donetsk region, UAV border guards destroyed an enemy electronic warfare device, destroyed a cannon and field stores, and eliminated a dozen occupiers. 2 339 4 Previously in trend: Situation at front

General Staff report Russian saboteurs become more active in Sumy region - SBGS The spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, Andrii Demchenko, reported an increase in the activity of Russian subversive groups in the north of Sumy region. 1 471 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of Sumy region

War Border guards destroy 9 units of enemy vehicles and 6 enemy fortifications in Kharkiv region. VIDEO Border guards destroyed 9 pieces of enemy equipment and 6 enemy fortifications using ammunition from the "Baba Yaha" in the Kharkiv region. 1 638 1 Previously in trend: Situation at front

Sumy region No border breakthrough in Sumy region, enemy uses small assault groups - SBGS Currently, no breakthroughs of the Ukrainian border by Russian troops have been recorded in Sumy region. The enemy is using small assault groups, but the Defense Forces are fighting back. 908 2 Previously in trend: Fightings near the border of the Sumy region

Bribe from a border guard in cryptocurrency. Details of the case Details of $358,000 bribe case: SSU officer blackmailed border guard with compromising evidence An SSU officer blackmailed a border guard and demanded a bribe. 13 893 46 Previously in trend: Grafters

Border guard gave bribe in cryptocurrency. Details from NABU Border guard gives $355,000 bribe in cryptocurrency to law enforcement officer - NABU An employee of the State Border Guard Service has been caught giving a bribe in cryptocurrency to a law enforcement officer. 67 969 25 Previously in trend: Grafters

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. 1 379 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. 1 404 32 Previously in trend: Smugglers of draft evaders exposed

War In Vovchansk direction, enemy tried to attack our positions, but lost two MTLBs and BMP-2. VIDEO The occupiers' assault in the Vovchansk sector ended in defeat. The enemy attempted to attack the border guards' positions using 2 MTLBs and a BMP-2. 2 721 0 Previously in trend: Situation at front

war Defence Forces repelled enemy assault by destroying Russian tank and its crew in Donetsk region. VIDEO In Donetsk region, UAV operators of the Phoenix strike UAV unit repelled the enemy's advance and left the Russian tank and its crew no chance. They managed to destroy the vehicle thanks to successful remote mining. FPV drones and Vampire bombs eliminated the crew and dismantled the tank. 4 192 3 Previously in trend: Situation at front

border with Belarus Currently, there are no threats from Belarus – SBGSU Currently, Ukrainian border guards do not observe any threats to our country from Belarus. 458 10 Previously in trend: Situation at the border with Belarus