State Border Guard Service of Ukraine

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.

The Solotvyno-Sighetu-Marmaciei checkpoint will partially suspend the passage of vehicles due to bridge repairs. The restrictions will be in effect from November 22, 2024 for 35 days from 9:00 to 15:30 on weekdays.

At the Krakivets checkpoint, border guards found collectible Olympic coins in the car of a 32-year-old man. The owner tried to smuggle them through the “green corridor”, claiming that it was a transfer from Germany.

The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine reports a significant decrease in the activity of Russian subversive reconnaissance groups on the border with Ukraine. The defense forces control the entire length of the border, despite the enemy's attempts to conduct sabotage activities.

The State Border Guard Service has recorded a decrease in the number of attempts to illegally cross the border since July 2024. Due to weather conditions and the approaching cold weather, such cases are expected to decrease further.

About 70,000 people cross the border into Ukraine every day, and up to 85,000 on weekends. The ratio of entry and exit is 50/50, and traffic is free.

Russian tricolors were found on the destroyed bridge over the Sudost river in Chernihiv region. Ukrainian border guards quickly destroyed the enemy symbols using drones.

A Russian flag is found on a destroyed bridge over the Sudist River near the border in Chernihiv region. The State Border Guard Service denies claims that the DRG entered the town of Hremyach and reports that the situation is under control.

No blockade of checkpoints is currently recorded on the Polish-Ukrainian border. The State Border Guard Service has not received any additional information from the Polish side regarding a possible blockade since November 15.

The EU Court of Justice dismissed the appeal of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine against the registration of the trademark “Russian warship, go. ..”. The court recognized the phrase as a political slogan that cannot indicate the commercial origin of goods.

The President instructed to extend the possibility of transferring military personnel through Army+ to the National Guard and the Border Guard Service. The Cabinet of Ministers approved a resolution on the transfer of military personnel between units of the Armed Forces without bureaucracy.

On the transit section of the Odesa-Reni road on November 12, 2024, from 01:00 to 04:00, traffic will be suspended. The reason is the installation of traffic monitoring equipment on the Moldovan side.

Attempts of infiltration by Russian subversive and reconnaissance groups were registered on the border of Sumy region. Although the activity of the subversive reconnaissance groups has decreased, the enemy continues its subversive activities.

A 36-year-old man cut his hand while trying to overcome a barrier fence at the border. Border guards caught up with the offender in the river, provided medical assistance and drew up a report.

More than 15,000 police officers out of 70-75,000 male police officers are performing combat missions in Ukraine. National Police units, such as “Rage” and “Predator,” operate in difficult areas.

The SBGS disconnected more than 200 licensees from the Shlyakh system due to violations of border crossing rules. The carriers abused the system by entering false data about drivers and violating the terms of their stay abroad.

Ukrtransbezpeka disconnected 223 carriers from the Shlyakh system due to illegal travel abroad by persons liable for military service. Since the beginning of 2024, more than 2,000 offenses related to illegal border crossing have been detected.

A 30-year-old Odesa resident who illegally crossed the border from Slovakia was detained in Zakarpattia. The man had previously illegally traveled to the EU, but after unsuccessful job searches in Germany, he decided to return to Ukraine.

The Verkhovna Rada adopted as a basis the draft law No. 12057 on changes in the State Border Guard Service. After their dismissal, SBGS servicemen will be enrolled in the reserve of the Armed Forces and the intelligence agency.

A group of drug dealers who supplied cocaine in coffee packages and sold it via Telegram were exposed in Kyiv. During the searches, 800 g of cocaine, 2 kg of cannabis and UAH 5 million were seized.

The National Guard, the Security Service, and the State Border Guard Service have the highest level of trust among Ukrainians. The judiciary has the lowest level of trust, with only 25% of citizens' confidence.

On the section of the border where the Kursk operation is underway, the situation allows for the fortification of the border line itself. The SBGS continues to build up fortifications for effective defense and surveillance.

Border guards detained a group of people who were trying to smuggle a conscript to Hungary via an international train. The organizers estimated the service at $10,000.

Queues of vehicles leaving Ukraine have formed at the three border crossing points with Poland, Krakivets, Shehyni and Hrushev. Border guards recommend choosing alternative border crossing points.

A spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service reported an increase in Russian shelling of Chernihiv region using artillery and drones. Most of the attacks are still taking place in Sumy region, where the enemy is actively using aviation.