State Border Guard Service of Ukraine
The Orlivka ferry border crossing point in Izmail district is operating again. Border crossing procedures on the border with Romania are being carried out as normal.
Russian drones hit the building and grounds of the "Orlivka" crossing, causing fires. Its operations have been temporarily suspended.
Vadym Chenchyk was appointed acting head of the State Border Guard Service. Valerii Vavryniuk was relieved of these duties.
There is no serious strike force on the Belarusian-Ukrainian border. At the same time, the threat of Belarusian troops taking part in a renewed Russian attack remains.
Russia struck the Vynohradivka border crossing on the border with Moldova with a Shahed-type drone. Sybiha called for attacks on transport corridors to be condemned.
Border guards of the Odesa Detachment raised a 12-by-6-meter Ukrainian flag over the Black Sea. The action was held ahead of State Flag Day.
Russia may try to advance into the Chernihiv and Kyiv regions to create a buffer zone. At present, there is no strike force near the border.
The "PRIME" unit destroyed a field depot, 2 artillery pieces, 7 vehicles, 2 motorcycles, and 2 quad bikes. The strike was carried out in the North Slobozhanskyi direction.
The Tabaki checkpoint on the border with Moldova was damaged by Russian drones. After repairs, the passage of people and vehicles was restored.
The infrastructure of the Tabaky crossing point in Odesa Oblast was damaged in a Shahed drone attack. The passage of people and vehicles has been suspended.
A mobile fire group of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine in the Kyiv region destroyed a cruise missile heading toward the capital. The debris fell outside populated areas.
Ukraine has returned 103 soldiers of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the Border Guard Service and the National Guard from Russian captivity. Among them are defenders of Mariupol and various directions.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs called rumors about the mandatory presentation of "Reserve+" for 18-year-old Ukrainian women in the EU manipulative. The ministry confirmed isolated requests for information due to the EU's new rules.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has changed the procedure for checking military registration documents at consulates and embassies abroad. It is now sufficient to provide an e-military registration document that is valid at the time of the visit, rather than one generated within the previous 72 hours.
Border guards detained a 19-year-old woman who attempted to take 3 kg of psychotropic substances, concealed in nine tins formerly containing stewed pork, to Moldova at the "Starokozache" border crossing point.
Traffic to certain crossing points on the Ukrainian-Moldovan border in Odesa region has been restricted due to Russian strikes. Entry into Moldova is possible through two crossing points, while exit is possible through only one.
State Border Guard Service spokesperson Andrii Demchenko explained that the 7,342 trucks registered in the “eQueue” are not physically standing near the border crossing points. The system allows drivers to book a crossing time, avoiding traffic jams.
The Cabinet of Ministers has instructed the State Tax Service to provide the Ministry of Defense with data on Ukrainian citizens aged 18 to 60 to update the "Oberih" register. The transfer of data does not mean an automatic fine or mobilization.
State Border Guard Service spokesperson Andrii Demchenko reported that the enemy plans an incursion into Chernihiv region to distract the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Currently, there are no active actions by Russians near the border, but fortification of positions is ongoing.
Ukrainian border guards rescued a 17-year-old citizen of Hungary who was carried to the Ukrainian bank by the strong current of the Tisza. Another 20-year-old young man, unfortunately, drowned; his body was found by Hungarian colleagues.
Residents of Dnipropetrovsk and Kyiv regions tried to illegally cross the border with Moldova in a Volkswagen, breaking through the barriers. During detention, they resisted and inflicted bodily injuries on a border guard.
The State Border Guard Service and the State Tax Service have signed an agreement on automated electronic information exchange. The new mechanism will allow tax officials to track Ukrainians' trips abroad to combat tax evasion.
Ukrainian border guards shot down a Russian ZALA Z-20 drone at an altitude of 6,858 meters. This is the highest confirmed interception among units in Chernihiv region.
The Minister of Internal Affairs signed orders for additional rewards for National Guardsmen, police officers, and border guards. The payments take into account the complexity of tasks and the results of combat work.
A Russian Shahed drone attacked a cargo vessel under the flag of Palau that was heading to Greece. The maritime guard evacuated eight people, the search for two sailors is ongoing.
On July 22, Russian occupiers, with the forces of the 8th and 41st armies, as well as the 90th tank division, carried out an assault in the area of responsibility of the 1st corps of the National Guard of Ukraine "Azov". The assault was repelled, 7 tanks, 6 armored fighting vehicles, 1 "Grad" multiple rocket launcher, and 1 "Tornado-S" multiple rocket launcher were destroyed.
On the Dobropil direction, the occupiers made the most massive attempt at a tank breakthrough. Border guards "Phoenix" destroyed 9 tanks, 2 armored vehicles, and 3 "Grad" launchers.
The border agencies of four countries signed a declaration on supporting the integration of Ukraine and Moldova into the EU. The document provides for strengthening cooperation in the field of security and the implementation of European standards.
Border guards of the "Hart" brigade record attempts by enemy infantry to break through in the South-Slobozhansky direction. The occupiers are looking for new areas after heavy losses in previous assaults.
The government has ordered the reburial of the remains of Colonel of the Army of the Ukrainian People's Republic and the first head of the OUN, Yevhen Konovalets, at the National Military Memorial Cemetery.