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Andrii Demchenko, spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine (SBGS), has provided vital updates regarding the ongoing security challenges at the Ukraine-Russia border. Despite Russian claims of a ceasefire, border areas, particularly the Sumy, Chernihiv, and Kharkiv regions, have faced increased attacks. Russian forces are employing drones and subversive reconnaissance groups to infiltrate Ukrainian territory. However, Demchenko confirms that no North Korean mercenaries are involved in these operations. Moreover, the border with Belarus remains stable, with no recorded threats or movements of troops. The SBGS continues to monitor and control the situation, ensuring that misinformation is countered and border integrity is upheld.

What is the current state of the Russian-Ukraine border according to the SBGS?

The SBGS reports intensified Russian attacks on the northern border regions, with increased use of drones and attempts by subversive reconnaissance groups to infiltrate areas such as Sumy. Despite these attempts, the SBGS effectively manages and repels these threats.

Has there been any involvement of North Korean mercenaries in the border conflicts?

According to Andrii Demchenko, the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine (SBGS) has not recorded any involvement of North Korean mercenaries in the border conflicts. The operations largely involve Russian forces attempting to penetrate Ukrainian defenses.

What is the situation on the Ukraine-Belarus border?

The Ukraine-Belarus border remains stable with no current threats. The SBGS has not observed any significant movements of troops or equipment that pose an immediate danger to Ukraine, and the situation is under continuous monitoring by Ukrainian forces.

How is the SBGS responding to Russian drone usage in attacks?

The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine (SBGS) acknowledges the increased use of drones by Russian forces in border attacks. The SBGS is responding by enhancing surveillance and intelligence operations to counteract these threats effectively, maintaining border security and safety.

What are the measures taken to control misinformation about border incidents?

The SBGS is actively countering misinformation regarding border incidents, such as false reports of Russian advances. Through verified communications and public statements, they ensure accurate information dissemination and prevent the spread of enemy propaganda.

How does the SBGS ensure border integrity amidst various threats?

Amidst multiple threats, the SBGS employs a robust defense strategy that includes monitoring border activities, utilizing intelligence data, and deploying adequate military resources to repulse any incursions by hostile forces, thereby maintaining border integrity.

Are there any special procedures for media personnel crossing the border?

The SBGS allows journalists and artists to cross the border, provided they have proper documentation confirming their mobilization status. This procedure ensures that media professionals can continue their work while adhering to national security protocols.

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Whether the State Border Guard Service will switch to the corps-based structure. They answered. SBGS will not switch to corps-based structure – Demchenko The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine (SBGS) will not switch to a corps-based structure within the Defence Forces system. 995 1 Previously in trend: Corps system in AFU

Andrii Demchenko Border guards did not observe any ceasefire on part of Russia. There were both shellings and assaults - SBGS Despite the so-called "Easter truce" promised by Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, Russian troops continued shelling and assaults on the northern border. 313 5 Previously in trend: Putin announced Easter truce

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. 283 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. 274 2 Previously in trend: DPRK forces

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. 3 091 9 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border Situation on the northern border

Russian SRGs in Sumy Region. How Russia’s tactics have changed Russian SRGs are trying to enter south of Sumy region, closer to Kharkiv region - SBS Border guards are recording attempts by Russian subversive groups to enter Ukrainian territory in the south of the Sumy region. 856 1

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. 459 10 Previously in trend: Situation at the border with Belarus

Andrii Demchenko There is no disruption in supply of ammunition under contracts worth UAH 23 billion. There is manipulation and distortion of information around topic - State Border Guard Service The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine keeps the supply process under constant control as part of the delegation of procurement for the Armed Forces and emphasises that the 1.7 billion receivable caused by PHU Lechmar's failure to meet its obligations has nothing to do with the 23 billion contract from the Ministry of Defence. 9 373 26 Previously in trend: MoD procurement through SBGSU

Demchenko spoke about the situation on the border of Sumy region with Russia on March 19 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. 1 040 37 Previously in trend: Fighting in Kursk and Sumy regions The situation in northern Ukraine

Russian subversive reconnaissance groups try to break into Sumy region SBGS: Russian subversive reconnaissance groups continue attempts to break into Sumy region Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups continue to attempt to cross the border of Ukraine in the Sumy region. 1 318 5 Previously in trend: Attacks by SRG on the border of Sumy region

Russia’s storming of the border in Sumy region 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. 884 3 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border

Journalists were banned from travelling abroad. SBGS reaction Reserved journalists and artists can cross border - SBGS Media and cultural personnel can cross the state border if they have documents confirming their mobilisation. 1 645 21 Previously in trend: Travel abroad for journalists and artists

Storming of border in Sumy region 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. 1 734 4 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border

The threat of Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups Since beginning of year, enemy sabotage and reconnaissance groups have attempted to infiltrate Ukraine twice - Demchenko Since the beginning of 2025, two attempts by Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups to infiltrate the territory of Ukraine have been recorded. 663 3

Belarus inspects combat readiness. What border guards say 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. 481 7

aviation, air Demchenko: Russia intensifies shelling of Chernihiv region with use of aircraft Since the beginning of 2025, Russian troops have been shelling the border regions of Ukraine, in particular Chernihiv, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions. 987 4

Russia intensifies sabotage-reconnaissance groups in the border area 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. 2 175 3 Previously in trend: War

Hostile disinformation on border breakthrough in Sumy region 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. 2 986 8

The activity of enemy subversive reconnaissance groups is not increasing now SBGS: Enemy subversive reconnaissance groups’ activity is not increasing, but threat remains – State Border Guard Service The State Border Guard Service does not record significant use of sabotage-reconnaissance groups by the occupiers, their activity has decreased at some point. 258 1 Previously in trend: War

Обстріли прикордоння Чернігівщини Over 3500 attacks made by occupiers on border of Sumy, Chernihiv and Kharkiv regions in September - State Border Guard Service In September, more than 3,500 hostile attacks on the border areas of Sumy, Chernihiv, and Kharkiv regions were recorded. Most of the attacks took place in Sumy region. 386 3 Previously in trend: Russian aggression against Ukraine War

Кордон із Білоруссю No movement of military equipment near our border in Belarus - SBGSU Currently, on the border of Ukraine with Belarus, border guards do not record the movement of equipment and personnel of the Belarusian army units. 423 1

Кордон із Білоруссю There are no more thousands of Russian troops in Belarus: Belarus withdrew old ones, but did not bring in new ones - State Border Guard Service In 2023, Russia kept up to 12,000 troops in Belarus, but there are currently no such troops - only Russian logistics units that do not pose a threat to Ukraine remain. 2 753 14

білорусь,війська No movement of military equipment in Belarus near Ukrainian border is recorded - State Border Guard Service No movement of equipment or personnel of the Belarusian army units near the Ukrainian border has been recorded so far. 471 1

ДПСУ про ситуацію на кордоні з Білоруссю Situation on border with Belarus is unchanged and under control, no movement of military forces - SBGS As of August 26, Ukrainian border guards have not recorded any deployment of military forces and equipment near the Belarusian border. The situation remains under control. 619 2

кордон Situation on border with Republic of Belarus remains unchanged - State Border Service Ukraine remains ready for any development while Belarus is under the influence of the Russian Federation. 488 5

Ситуація на кордоні з Білоруссю No provocations or non-standard situations recorded on border with Belarus - Demchenko Border guards have not recorded any changes in the situation on the border with the Republic of Belarus, but this direction remains a threat to Ukraine. 500 10

кордон Situation on border with Belarus has not changed, no non-standard situations were recorded - State Border Service The situation on the border with Belarus remains under control, without changes or incidents. Belarus can move equipment deep into its territory to create an information picture. 410 1

ДПСУ розповіло, де ухилянти найбільше намагаються незаконно перетнути кордон Most attempts to illegally cross border were recorded on border with Moldova and Romania - SBGS The most active attempts to illegally cross the border by men liable for military service are recorded on the border with Romania and Moldova. 1 326 16

Прикордонники від 17 липня почнуть перевіряти наявність військово-облікових документів From now on, all men will be checked for military registration documents when leaving Ukraine - SBGS From 17 July 2024, the presence of a military registration document when crossing the border is a mandatory condition for all men liable for military service. 5 268 45 Previously in trend: mobilization

Контроль на кордоні Starting tomorrow, border guards will not allow men without military registration documents to leave Ukraine - Demchenko Starting July 17, 2024, men aged 18 to 60 will not be allowed to leave Ukraine without a military ID. 48 791 34

Із 17 липня на кордоні перевірятимуть військовий квиток у чоловіків від 18 до 60 років Starting July 17, men aged 18-60 will be checked for military ID at the border - SBGS Starting July 17, border guards will check military registration documents of all men aged 18 to 60. 15 036 26

Кордон з Білоруссю As of now, there are no threats from Belarus due to "unannounced inspection" of troops, but border and border protection continues - State Border Guard Service There is currently no accumulation of troops or personnel on the Belarusian side of the border, and the "unannounced inspection" of troops by Belarus does not pose a threat to Ukraine. 719 3

Резерв+ та виїзд за кордон At border, military registration documents from "Reserve+" started to be accepted - SBGS Military registration documents from the "Reserve+" application are valid for presentation at the border. 10 789 13

Затримано вантажівку із 41 чоловіком у причепі 41 people in trailer: Truck detained on Moldova border. VIDEO&PHOTOS In Odesa region, border guards detained a truck with 41 people in its trailer. They were trying to get to the border with Moldova. 13 523 62

Блокування КПП Рава-Руська на кордоні з Україною Polish farmers will block truck traffic at Rava-Ruska - Hrebenne checkpoint until end of day on June 6 - State Border Guard Service Polish protesters have decided to continue blocking the movement of Ukrainian trucks at the Rava-Ruska-Hrebenne checkpoint until the end of the day on June 6. The farmers did not unblock the checkpoint at 2 p.m., as previously reported by the Polish side. 1 327 26

Навчання в Білорусі On border with Belarus and from its territory, no actions against Ukraine have been recorded, - State Border Service The intelligence units of the Ministry of Defense and the State Border Service monitor the exercises on the territory of Belarus in order to find out whether there is a threat to Ukraine. 699 5 Incidents

Окупанти можуть розпочати наступ на Сумщину Russians may launch offensive in Sumy region, but now they do not have enough forces - State Border Service Ukrainian border guards do not rule out that the occupiers may launch an offensive in the Sumy region in order to stretch Ukrainian forces at the front. 1 836 27 War in Ukraine

білорусь,гардсервіс There is no threat of new offensive from Belarus, it may be distraction - State Border Guard Service Currently, there are no significant Russian army units on the territory of Belarus that could be used for a new offensive. The defence forces are constantly monitoring the situation on the border with Russia and Belarus. 925 4 War in Ukraine

кордон Since beginning of full-scale invasion, 450 groups have been exposed that helped evaders cross border - State Border Guard Service Since the beginning of martial law, about 450 criminal groups specialising in the illegal trafficking of people across the border have been exposed. 1 657 43 War in Ukraine

Спроба прориву ДРГ на Сумщині Border guards repel attack of Russian subversive group in Sumy region - SBGS spokesman Demchenko Sumy region has seen the largest number of attempts by enemy subversive and reconnaissance groups to break through. A few days ago, while patrolling, Ukrainian border guards recorded an attempted entry by Russian saboteurs. 1 279 3 War in Ukraine

протест,фермер,польща On April 21, Polish farmers plan to partially resume movement of trucks at "Rava-Ruska - Hrebenne" checkpoint - State Border Service Polish farmers plan to partially restore the passage of trucks to Poland at the Rava-Ruska - Grebenne border crossing on Sunday, April 21. 757 10 Incidents

протест,кордон,польща Polish farmers block movement of trucks at two checkpoints, about 570 trucks are in queues - State Border Service Currently in Poland, the movement of trucks is blocked at two checkpoints, demonstrators allow several trucks per hour, or restrict traffic altogether. 1 028 13 Incidents

протест,фермер,польща Polish farmers block three checkpoints on border with Ukraine, 1400 trucks are waiting in line - State Border Guard Service As of Thursday 4 April, the Poles continue to block truck traffic at the Rava-Ruska, Yahodyn and Uhryniv checkpoints. In all three of these areas, Polish farmers are not allowing trucks to enter Poland at all. 840 11 Incidents

оборона,зсу In north of Ukraine, it is impossible to strengthen border by engineering because of shelling of Russian Federation, defense is being built "as close as possible" - State Border Service The directions in the north intensify in "maximum proximity" to the border. It is currently impossible to strengthen the border with the Russian Federation, since any engineering group will be immediately "demolished" by Russian shelling. 4 385 24 War in Ukraine

контроль,стоп,прикордонник,кордон,перевірка Border guard found shot dead in Odesa region The body of a border guard with a gunshot wound was found in a unit of the State Border Guard Service in Odesa region. 7 037 13 Incidents

кордон,польща Polish farmers will let 2 trucks per hour through Uhryniv checkpoint - State Border Guard Service As of 13 March, the blockade is in place at five checkpoints on the Polish-Ukrainian border. Polish farmers decided to allow two trucks per hour to enter Poland through the Uhryniv checkpoint from 1 to 9 p.m. 841 12 Incidents

андрій,демченко Demchenko: Polish border guards did not inform SBGS about blocking buses at border There was no official information from the Polish side about the blocking of any other vehicles other than cargo. 4 279 7 Incidents

кордон,польща Polish protesters temporarily unblocked Krakivets-Korczowa checkpoint - State Border Guard Service Polish farmers have temporarily unblocked the Krakowiec-Korczowa checkpoint, but they promise to resume blocking it as early as 13 March. 1 525 28 Incidents

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