December 4, 02:10 PM • 36355 viewsOn the western border of Ukraine, outbound passenger traffic has increased by 15% compared to the usual level. Smilnytsia and Uhryniv checkpoints remain the least busy.
Before Christmas, passenger traffic at the border increased by 15%, especially in the direction of departure. Krakivets, Shehyni, and Rava-Ruska have the longest queues, while Smilnytsia, Hrushev, and Uhryniv are less busy.
Drivers make up the largest category of men crossing the border into Ukraine. Of the 55,000 refusals to cross the border, a significant portion are drivers who could not confirm the purpose of their trip.
Ukraine's border has seen an increase in passenger traffic before the New Year and Christmas holidays to 88-97 thousand people per day. In 11 months of 2024, 32.3 million people crossed the border.
250 participants took part in the Kordon Race charity inclusive obstacle course race in Lviv. The event was aimed at raising funds for mine training simulators for combat units.
On the border with Poland, a sniffer dog found drugs and weapons in the suitcase of a 60-year-old British citizen. The luggage contained marijuana, amphetamine, two crossbows with arrows and rubber batons.
Border guards of the “Revenge” brigade repelled a large-scale enemy attack near Siversk. As a result of the battle, the enemy lost 14 soldiers killed and 12 wounded.
In the first 11 months of 2024, 32. 3 million people crossed the border of Ukraine, including 28 million Ukrainians. The flow of people entering and leaving the country remains balanced, but 55 thousand people were denied entry.
A spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service reported no threats on the border with Belarus and a stable situation. All units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces are in full control of the border from Volyn to Chernihiv.
Over the past week, border guards killed 160 and wounded 220 occupants, destroyed 6 tanks and 30 armored vehicles. Also, more than 30 enemy “Shaheds” were shot down and ammunition depots were destroyed.
On December 10, the Armed Forces of Ukraine released a video of the elimination of a Russian subversive group in Sumy region. Russian propaganda tried to present the incident as a successful border breakthrough.
The Cabinet of Ministers allocated UAH 23 billion to the State Border Guard Service to purchase shells from Polish suppliers. Prime Minister Shmyhal is consistently implementing a strategy to provide the Armed Forces with ammunition.
The State Border Guard Service has been authorized to purchase defense products for the Armed Forces for UAH 23 billion. The agency refuted six common myths about this decision and explained the legality and feasibility of such purchases.
Russia does not have enough forces in Belarus to threaten Ukraine, reports the State Border Guard Service. On the border with Russia, the most active subversive groups are observed in Sumy, Chernihiv, and Kharkiv regions.
The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine did not record any attempts by Russian troops to enter the territory of Sumy region. The terrain there is swampy, which makes it difficult for the enemy to gain a foothold in these positions.
At a railroad checkpoint to Poland, border guards detained a 25-year-old man who was trying to travel abroad with a woman's passport. The offender also presented a fake gender reassignment certificate.
Access Operations on the border with Moldova have been fully restored after a technical failure of the Moldovan Customs database. Checkpoints in the Odessa and Vinnytsia regions have been operating normally since 16:15.
Border crossing operations with Moldova have been temporarily suspended due to malfunctions in the Moldovan customs database. Problems have arisen at the checkpoints in Odesa and Vinnytsia regions.
During the new year and Christmas holidays, passenger traffic across the border is expected to increase to 120 thousand people per day. The Border Guard Service advises you to plan your trips in advance and check your documents.
Polish farmers temporarily blocked the movement of trucks at the border with Ukraine, using this as a tool to influence their own government. The situation has now stabilized, and the electronic queue helps to avoid traffic jams.
On the border with Russia, 100-150 attacks are recorded daily, most of them in Sumy region. The situation in the Belarusian direction is under control, with no troop movements observed.
A man was detained at the border with Moldova who was trying to leave Ukraine with false documents about his hearing and speech impairments.
The state border service of Ukraine reports a stable situation on the border with Belarus, despite the threatening direction. In October, a Russian MiG-31K with the ability to carry daggers was placed at the Machulishchi airfield.
The State Border Service warns of a possible blockade of all checkpoints on the Polish-Ukrainian border after December 10. Farmers demand that the Polish authorities reduce taxes and restrict imports.
In Zakarpattia, border guards rescued three men who were trying to illegally cross the Tisza River into Hungary. The violators got stuck in a tree in the middle of an icy current and were rescued by law enforcement.
The Ministry of Health introduces new requirements for medical institutions to conduct psychiatric examinations starting January 1, 2025. Only licensed institutions and qualified psychiatrists registered with the EHSU will be able to conduct examinations.
Russian troops continue to try to create a buffer zone in the Kharkiv region, using artillery, mortars and FPV drones. The Gart Brigade is holding the line and destroying enemy subversive groups.
At the Medyka-Shehyni checkpoint, Polish protesters have resumed blocking the movement of freight transport for 48 hours. There are about 10 trucks in line to enter Ukraine.
The Government approved the implementation plan for the Maritime Security Strategy of Ukraine developed by the Ministry of Defense. The plan envisages strengthening defense capabilities, de-occupation of the coast, and restoration of maritime infrastructure.
In the mountainous areas of the Ukrainian-Romanian border, snow cover has reached 50-60 centimeters. The snowfall complicates the work of border guards, and a frost of -6 degrees was recorded on Mount Pip Ivan.
