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Andrii Demchenko, a key figure at the State Border Guard Service (SBGS), continues to navigate the complexities of Ukraine’s border security. Recent events highlight Demchenko's role in addressing threats from Russia, managing illegal border crossings, and maintaining border integrity. The SBGS has tackled issues such as unauthorized entries, assault groups in border regions, and misinformation campaigns. Demchenko's insights emphasize the importance of vigilance and inspection to ensure Ukraine's safety amidst ongoing tensions. The decision to disband Kasianov's unit underscores the need for effective strategy adjustments. Furthermore, Demchenko has assured no immediate threat from Belarus, highlighting the SBGS's robust surveillance. As Ukraine faces diverse border challenges, Demchenko remains a pivotal voice in maintaining sovereignty and security.

What role does Andrii Demchenko play in Ukraine's border security?

Andrii Demchenko serves as a spokesperson for Ukraine's State Border Guard Service (SBGS), providing pivotal updates and insights on border security matters, including responses to Russian aggression, illegal crossings, and internal policy decisions that affect the nation’s border integrity.

What recent developments in border security has Demchenko addressed?

Demchenko has addressed several key developments, such as the disbanding of strike units for ineffective performance, the introduction of new border crossing regulations for men aged 18 to 22, and the ongoing challenges posed by Russian and Belarusian threats, ensuring public awareness and strategic coordination.

How has the State Border Guard Service responded to Russian threats?

The SBGS, led by insights from Andrii Demchenko, has actively responded to Russian threats by reinforcing border protocols, monitoring suspicious activities such as sabotage attempts, and dispelling misinformation to prevent destabilization in border regions like Sumy and Chernihiv.

What measures are in place to handle illegal border crossings?

The SBGS has implemented strict measures to manage illegal border crossings, including mandatory military registration checks for leaving male citizens and increased surveillance along key borders with Romania, Moldova, and other neighboring states, to ensure legal and controlled movement.

Has the threat from Belarus affected border operations in Ukraine?

Currently, the threat from Belarus is considered minimal as per Demchenko's updates, with no significant troop movements observed. However, the SBGS remains vigilant, maintaining operational readiness to respond rapidly to any changes that may impact Ukraine's border security.

What role do misinformation and propaganda play in border security challenges?

Misinformation and propaganda play a significant role in border security challenges by attempting to create discord and uncertainty. The SBGS, guided by Demchenko’s insights, actively combats these threats through accurate reporting and public engagement, ensuring resilience against such psychological warfare tactics.

What changes have been implemented for young men crossing the border?

As part of new regulations, men aged 18 to 22 must provide military registration documents to cross the border. These measures are aimed at preserving national security while managing legal obligations for potential military service amidst the ongoing conflict scenarios.

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departure, border, men State Border Service of Ukraine has denied reports that more than 500,000 young people left Ukraine in six months The State Border Service has denied reports that more than half a million young Ukrainians have left the country over the past six months. 3 214 31 Previously in trend: men’s departure abroad

Ukraine denies entry to Italian Putin supporter Rocco, bans 3 years Italian man praised Putin on his way to Ukraine: he denied entry and banned for 3 years Border guards did not allow 53-year-old Italian citizen Rocco, who holds pro-Russian views, to enter Ukraine. He told passengers that he respects Russian dictator Vladimir Putin and criticized the Ukrainian authorities. 10 743 50 Previously in trend: Justifying Russia’s armed aggression

Head of the State Border Service Serhiy Deineko SBGS head Deineko meets troops from Kasianov’s disbanded unit – Demchenko On Monday, 6 October, the head of the State Border Guard Service, Lieutenant General Serhii Deineko, met with the soldiers of Yurii Kasianov's disbanded unit and answered their questions. 14 464 50 Previously in trend: Liquidation of a unit

kasianov Kasianov’s unit is being disbanded due to lack of results. No strikes on specified enemy targets have been confirmed, - SBGS The strike drone unit of the 10th mobile detachment of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine has been disbanded due to its lack of effectiveness in carrying out its tasks. 7 715 65 Previously in trend: Yuriш Kasyanov turned to Yermak Liquidation of a unit

The State Border Service transfers data on men who wanted to cross the border to the TCR State Border Guard Service transfers data on men who tried to cross border illegally to TCR. VIDEO The State Border Guard Service transfers data on men who tried to illegally cross the border to the TCR. 2 609 24 Previously in trend: Illegal border crossing

Border crossing for men under 22: State Border Guard Service comments on situation Men under 22 allowed to leave Ukraine, but no rush is observed at border – SBGS No rush has been observed at the border after the government allowed men aged 18 to 22 to leave Ukraine without restrictions. 2 604 27 Previously in trend: Going abroad under age of 25

Men under the age of 22 have already started going abroad. What is known about this? Men under age of 22 are now allowed to cross border, and some have already left, - State Border Service of Ukraine Starting August 28, border guards began letting men aged 18–22 inclusive cross the border. 12 173 147 Previously in trend: Going abroad under age of 25

Going abroad before the age of 22 What you need to have with you at the border Men under age of 22 must have military registration document to go abroad, - State Border Service Men aged 18 to 22 will need to have a military registration document in paper or electronic form to go abroad. 6 044 52 Previously in trend: Going abroad under age of 25

Border guard shot himself in Zakarpattia region: what is known Border guard shot himself in Zakarpattia region while on duty – SBGS On August 7, a border guard took his own life while on duty at the "Palad-Komарivtsi" Border Detachment Service Station in Zakarpattia region. 3 451 56 Previously in trend: Border guard shot himself dead in Zakarpattia

Russian subversive group in the Sumy region Demchenko: Russian tactics in Sumy region do not yield results Russian troops continue to use small group assault tactics in the Sumy region. However, this is currently not working. 1 890 27 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border

Fighting in Sumy region. Russia drops saboteurs in two communities Ruscists deploy sabotage groups into Sumy region in two districts - SBGS The number of Russian assault groups in the Sumy region has decreased, but the occupiers are sending sabotage groups to the Sumy region, mainly within the Khotyn and Yunakivka districts. 1 074 9 Previously in trend: Fighting in Sumy region

Russian offensive in Sumy region Decrease in enemy’s combat activity in Sumy region is recorded, - Demchenko Currently, a significant decrease in combat activity on the part of the Russian occupiers is being recorded in the Sumy sector. 1 058 7 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border

Situation on the border of the Chernihiv region No enemy attempts to enter Chernihiv region - State Border Guard Service Russian troops are not attempting to bring in infantry groups on the border of the Chernihiv region. 789 4 Previously in trend: Situation near the border of the Chernihiv region

SRG Situation in Sumy region remains difficult, enemy continues to exert pressure and is expanding area of incursions by small assault groups – SBGS Currently, the situation on the border of the Sumy region is difficult, the occupiers continue to exert pressure, in particular in the direction of Yunakivka and Khotin communities. 4 443 83 Previously in trend: The Russian offensive on the Sumy region

andrii,demchenko Demchenko on accumulation of occupiers near Sumy region: No movement of military convoys toward border has been observed Currently, border guards do not record the movement of enemy convoys to the border with Sumy region. 1 463 21 Previously in trend: Russian assault on the Sumy region border

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. 1 081 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. 401 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. 357 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. 361 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. 3 175 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. 942 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. 541 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. 9 477 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. 1 131 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. 1 380 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. 953 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. 1 701 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. 1 803 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. 723 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. 540 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. 1 035 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. 2 238 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. 3 036 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. 308 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. 431 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. 468 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. 2 793 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. 533 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. 668 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. 532 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. 549 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. 468 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. 1 401 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. 5 342 45

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. 48 906 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. 15 130 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. 774 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. 10 917 13

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