State Border Guard Service of Ukraine
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.
The State Border Guard Service does not rule out possible changes to the border crossing procedure for men with disabilities. The decision is being considered in cooperation with the National Security and Defense Council and other bodies after the discovery of abuses with disability registration.
There is no blocking of trucks at the Medyka-Shehyni checkpoint, as reported by Polish farmers. Traffic is moving normally, and other checkpoints on the border with Poland are also operating stably.
A spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service said that there was no movement of equipment or troops near the border with Belarus. There is no Russian contingent that could threaten Ukraine on the territory of Belarus.
Ukrainian border guards from the “Vengeance” brigade destroyed a Russian tank near Kreminna in Luhansk region. A Vampire drone attacked enemy vehicles, destroying several vehicles and enemy shelters.
A website was found on the Internet that copied the structure of the official SBGS website. Cybersecurity established a Russian trace, blocked the resource and urged citizens to consume information critically.
Border guards detained two groups of men who were trying to cross the border with Moldova following the instructions they had received. Each paid $3-5 thousand for online instructions from the organizer.
A spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service reported a decrease in passenger traffic at the Ukrainian border. On weekdays, 80-85 thousand people cross the border in both directions, compared to 3 million in September and 4 million in the summer.
A spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service said that the blockade of trucks at the Medyka-Shehyni checkpoint announced by Polish farmers is not currently taking place. Earlier, the farmers announced a possible blockade from October 8 to the end of 2024.
A spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service denied the Education Minister's statement about the mass departure of young men abroad. According to Demchenko, there has been no significant increase in the number of people leaving Ukraine, and passenger traffic remains stable.
More than 630 criminal groups that facilitated illegal border crossing have been identified in Ukraine. The number of attempts to illegally cross the border is decreasing.
Border guards detained a man who tried to leave Ukraine using forged documents in the name of a 25-year-old Odesa resident. The person was sent to the National Police to investigate signs of a criminal offense.
Russian troops shelled two communities in Chernihiv region using FPV drones and 120 mm mortars. There were 20 explosions in Semenivka and Horodnya communities, with no casualties among the local population.