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Polish hauliers launch protest rally. Truck traffic restricted at Yahodyn–Dorohusk checkpoint – SBGS On May 12, 2025, Polish hauliers launched a protest rally. Truck traffic through the Yahodyn–Dorohusk border crossing has been restricted. 12.05.25 16:58 4 576 54 Previously in trend: Blockade on Polish border

Law enforcement officer exposed in Bukovyna for promising ’unhindered’ border crossing for $9,000 – SBI. PHOTOS Employees of the State Bureau of Investigation, together with the Internal Security Department of the State Border Guard Service and the SBU, have exposed a law enforcement officer from the Chernivtsi region who planned to organize an illegal scheme for draft-age men to cross the state border... 12.05.25 16:39 1 239 3 Previously in trend: Draft evaders smuggling across the border Illegal border crossing

Blocking of border with EU is not expected, queues are possible due to seasonal traffic growth - SBGS The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine has not received any information about the possible blocking of checkpoints by border guards of neighboring countries of the European Union. 30.04.25 13:01 707 3 Previously in trend: Border with US

Estonia plans to establish military base in Narva nea border with Russia The Estonian Defense Forces are planning to establish a new military base in Narva, which will accommodate more than two hundred Estonian and allied troops. 23.04.25 15:26 1 072 7 Previously in trend: Estonia protects border with Russia

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. 18.04.25 14:05 7 412 45 Previously in trend: Draft evaders smuggling across the border

Former head of Brovary DSA Maibozhenko detained for smuggling draft dodgers abroad – SSU. PHOTOS The SSU in the Kyiv region exposed a channel for smuggling military-age men abroad, involving the former head of the Brovary District State Administration (DSA) Volodymyr Maibozhenko. Together with an accomplice, he helped men go abroad under the guise of volunteers. 17.04.25 18:29 2 594 16 Previously in trend: Draft evaders smuggling across the border Traffic accident with Maibozhenko

Truck driver attempted to smuggle $200,000 in cash to Romania. PHOTO Today, April 15, customs officers and border guards at the Porubne–Siret checkpoint prevented an attempt to smuggle undeclared cash amounting to $200,000. 15.04.25 16:47 5 954 22 Previously in trend: Currency found at the 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. 12.04.25 12:59 3 269 9 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border Situation on the northern border

Currently, there are no threats from Belarus – SBGSU Currently, Ukrainian border guards do not observe any threats to our country from Belarus. 26.03.25 15:26 605 10 Previously in trend: Situation at the border with Belarus

Poland to strengthen patrolling of most important sections of border with Belarus The Polish government has announced plans to strengthen patrols on the Polish-Belarusian border due to the growing number of hybrid threats. 23.03.25 16:55 946 7 Previously in trend: Strengthening the border of Poland

Prince William rides Challenger tank near Russian border during visit to Estonia. PHOTOS Prince William of Wales joined British troops in a field exercise at a NATO base in Estonia and rode a Challenger 2 tank near the Russian border. 21.03.25 22:29 10 494 57 Previously in trend: Prince William rides a tank near the border with Russia

Lviv customs inspector took 4 men of military age to Poland in her car - SBI An inspector of one of the Lviv customs posts, who organised the smuggling of four men of military age across the border, has been notified of suspicion. 20.03.25 12:31 12 350 26

Poland plans to deploy anti-personnel mines on border with Russia and Belarus Poland plans to deploy anti-personnel mines on the border with Russia and Belarus as part of the Eastern Shield program. 19.03.25 19:33 1 354 18 Previously in trend: Poland will withdraw from the Convention on the Prohibition of Ammunition

There is no significant grouping of Russian troops on border of Sumy region. Enemy is attempting to advance in small groups – SBGS On the border of Sumy region with the Russian Federation near the settlements of Novenke and Zhuravka, the enemy is trying to advance in small groups of several to five people to gain a foothold in our territory and further expand the combat zone. The defense forces are successfully repelling them. 19.03.25 16:39 1 196 37 Previously in trend: Fighting in Kursk and Sumy regions The situation in northern Ukraine

Zelenskyy on situation on border with Kursk region: Our military show that they are not surrounded. It is not Putin who decides when we should withdraw Russia is concentrating troops near the Ukrainian border, in particular in the Kursk region, and is planning strikes on Sumy, Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia regions. 19.03.25 14:54 1 869 6 Previously in trend: Combat operations in the Kursk region

Only 25% of Ukrainian refugees plan to return for permanent residence – Ombudsman’s Office A quarter of Ukrainians who went abroad because of the full-scale war plan to return to Ukraine for permanent residence. 18.03.25 18:17 4 802 104 Previously in trend: Return of Ukrainians from abroad

There are no exact statistics on number of Ukrainians who have returned from abroad for permanent residence – Ombudsman’s Office There are no accurate statistics on the number of citizens who have decided to return to Ukraine for permanent residence from abroad. 18.03.25 17:59 2 262 12 Previously in trend: Return of Ukrainians from abroad

Zelenskyy signs law on sending Armed Forces units abroad during martial law President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed a law on certain issues of sending units of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to other countries during martial law. 17.03.25 11:53 5 942 15 Previously in trend: Law on sending Ukrainian Armed Forces abroad

No border breakthrough in Sumy region, but enemy continues to attack - SBGS Currently, Russian troops are trying to enter the territory of the Sumy region in order to surround our military, who are in the Kursk region. 12.03.25 15:17 1 006 3 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border

There was no massive breakthrough of border between Novenke and Zhuravka in Sumy region. Enemy is trying to act in single groups, - CCD On March 8, 2025, information about a massive breakthrough of the Russian Armed Forces on the border of Sumy region was spread on the Internet. 08.03.25 14:27 3 100 28 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border

Enemy has decreased its activity in border areas, except for Sumy region – OTGT "Siversk" Over the past week, the enemy's activity in the border areas has decreased, but intense shelling and tension continue in the Sumy region, where the enemy continues to fire and use sabotage and reconnaissance groups. 07.03.25 15:29 513 2 Previously in trend: Shelling of the border of Sumy region

Changes in border crossing rules for media and artists: what documents are required The State Border Guard Service has announced new rules for crossing the border for media professionals, artists and journalists. 06.03.25 10:24 2 028 12 Previously in trend: Travel abroad for journalists and artists Changes to rules for crossing state border

Reserved journalists and artists can cross border - SBGS Media and cultural personnel can cross the state border if they have documents confirming their mobilisation. 05.03.25 14:36 1 745 21 Previously in trend: Travel abroad for journalists and artists

Enemy is trying to enter our territory with assault groups, but these are not mass assaults, - SBGS on situation on border between Sumy region and Russia Russian troops continue to storm the Ukrainian border in Sumy region, but these attempts are not massive. 03.03.25 15:02 1 852 4 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border

Putin orders to strengthen Russian border protection: operation in Kursk region lasts more than half year Russian dictator Vladimir Putin has ordered additional measures to protect the state border of the Russian Federation. 27.02.25 15:59 3 912 16

Men transporting humanitarian and medical cargo will cross border on general terms - SBGS The Cabinet of Ministers has amended the Rules for Crossing the State Border for Certain Categories of Ukrainian Citizens. 27.02.25 14:02 5 012 14

Starting 3 March, Ministry of Culture will stop issuing letters of travel abroad to journalists and artists Starting from 3 March 2025, the Ministry of Culture will suspend the issuance of letters of support for the travel of artists and media professionals liable for military service abroad. The decision will last until the relevant issue is regulated by law. 27.02.25 10:46 2 957 18

Poland creates new brigade on border with Russia The 16th Motorized Brigade is being formed in the Warmia and Mazury Voivodeship of Poland, which borders the Kaliningrad region of the Russian Federation to the north. 26.02.25 15:07 1 900 10

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. 13.02.25 13:36 8 603 12

Last year, 59 thousand Ukrainians were refused to cross border - SBGS In 2024, 59,000 Ukrainians were refused to cross the state border. 06.02.25 11:07 3 781 15

SBGS: Inspection of Belarusian troops’ combat readiness does not pose threat to Ukraine In Belarus, combat readiness is being inspected in some army units and formations, but this does not threaten Ukraine. 05.02.25 15:13 578 7

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. 24.01.25 16:36 3 961 30

Trump signs executive order closing US southern border to illegal immigrants On Wednesday, January 22, US President Donald Trump signed a decree suspending the entry of foreigners trying to illegally enter the United States through the southern border. 23.01.25 08:07 6 656 62

Trump sends 1000 troops to US-Mexico border - media Thousands of additional US troops are being sent to the southern US border with Mexico just two days after President Donald Trump ordered a military buildup there. 22.01.25 22:17 4 508 53

No signs of Russia’s preparations for large-scale offensive on border - Siversk OTGT There are currently no signs of Russian troops forming a group on the border for large-scale offensive actions. 17.01.25 16:57 1 255 8

Ukrainian troops monitor exercises in Belarus, situation is stable, no signs of group formation - Siversk OTGT On the border with Belarus, there are no signs of the formation of groups that could threaten Ukraine today. 17.01.25 14:31 587 2

Attempts by Russian SRGs to infiltrate border area have been recorded – SBGS Attempts of Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups (SRGs) to infiltrate the regions bordering Russia are being recorded. 13.01.25 11:12 2 322 3 Previously in trend: War

$10,000 for online navigation: 11 men who wanted to flee to Moldova were detained in Odesa region - State Border Service of Ukraine. PHOTO On the night of 11 January, border guards stopped a car filled to the brim with men in the Odesa region. The driver and 10 passengers were planning to illegally cross the border into Moldova. 11.01.25 13:25 2 125 40

Belarus has increased its military presence near border with Ukraine, - "Belarusian Hajun". MAP Belarus is redeploying military units to the border with Ukraine. 07.01.25 19:09 4 367 10

Zelenskyy amended National Security Strategy of Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has amended the National Security Strategy of Ukraine regarding state border management. 06.01.25 18:20 2 721 5

Cabinet of Ministers amended rules for crossing border by men aged 18-25 during martial law The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has amended the rules for crossing the state border by men aged 18 to 25 during martial law. 31.12.24 15:29 8 124 7

Driver detained for bribe to smuggle passenger with false documents on mother’s disability abroad - SBGS. PHOTOS A resident of Zakarpattia offered a bribe to a border guard of the Mukachevo Detachment for clear passage of her passenger, who was later found to have forged documents. 29.12.24 13:27 14 347 10

Attempts by enemy sabotage reconnaissance groups to infiltrate northern border are few - "Siversk" OTG Currently, Ukrainian defenders do not record numerous attempts by the Russian Federation to carry out sabotage operations on the northern border. 24.12.24 21:19 799 1 Previously in trend: War

Information about alleged Russian border breakthrough in Sumy region is enemy fake, - Demchenko. VIDEO The information about the alleged Russian border breach in Sumy region is fake! The reports about the border crossing, which are being spread in media resources, are hostile disinformation that does not correspond to reality. 10.12.24 11:45 3 074 8

Poland to build "Eastern Shield" on border with Ukraine to make Poles feel safer there, - Tusk. PHOTO Poland will begin construction of the Eastern Shield fortifications not only on the border with Russia and Belarus, but also on the border with Ukraine. 30.11.24 15:35 12 251 109

Polish farmers start blocking Medyka-Shehyni checkpoint. VIDEO Today, on 23 November, at around 10:00, Polish protesters began blocking the Medyka-Shehyni checkpoint. 23.11.24 11:15 6 906 128

Polish farmers plan to start new strike in front of Medyka-Shehyni checkpoint On November 23, at 9:00 a.m., Polish protesters plan to start a possible protest action - blocking traffic in front of the Medyka-Shehyni checkpoint. According to preliminary information, the action will last 48 hours with possible extensions. 22.11.24 15:05 3 954 31

"Servant of People" Kravets illegally received status of unfit and volunteer while vacationing with his girlfriend in Paris and Saudi Arabia. VIDEO&PHOTOS The Hromadske media outlet claims that Roman Kravets, who is called the owner of the Joker Telegram channel, was removed from the military register in the summer of 2024 by a decision of the MMC, despite being abroad at the time. Also in September, he met with Kyiv businessman Seiar Kurshutov... 20.11.24 16:57 26 570 98