State Border Guard Service of Ukraine
Border guards detained a group of men who were trying to illegally leave Ukraine across the Tisa River. The offenders paid the smugglers about $3,500 for the attempt to illegally cross the border.
The Verkhovna Rada has registered a draft law allowing MPs, officials and others to travel abroad during the period of deferment from conscription. The document also proposes to expand the list of persons subject to reservation.
Russian troops attacked Chernihiv region with mortars, artillery and FPV drones. There were 33 explosions in Novhorod-Siverska, Semenivska and Snova communities, with no civilian casualties.
Since the beginning of the war, the NBU has transferred over UAH 35. 9 billion for defense needs from a special account. As of August 1, 2024, the account balance exceeded UAH 1.3 billion.
According to the State Border Guard Service, Russia shelled Chernihiv, Sumy, and Kharkiv regions about 2,000 times in July. Artillery, drones, and aircraft were used, with Sumy and Kharkiv regions suffering the most.
The number of refusals to cross the border to men without military registration documents has stabilized at 15-20 per day. Most men planning to cross the border have the necessary documents.
Russian troops launched 15 attacks on the border of Chernihiv region using mortars, drones and artillery. The shelling was recorded in Novhorod-Siverska, Semenivska and Snova communities, with no casualties among the local population.
A spokesperson for the State Border Guard Service reported high passenger traffic at the border. Every day, about 60 thousand people leave Ukraine and the same number enter, and on weekends the number increases to 130-140 thousand.
The Ministry of Defense has clarified that an electronic military registration document in a phone application is equivalent to a paper document. Employers can use electronic documents to create reservation lists.
Border guards detained three Sri Lankan citizens who were trying to illegally cross the border from Ukraine to Slovakia. The foreigners were hiding in sunflowers and corn, and were detected using video surveillance and a drone.
Russian troops shelled the border of Chernihiv region with mortars and artillery. Six explosions were recorded in Novhorod-Siverska and Semenivska communities.
A 28-year-old man paid $7,000 for illegally crossing the border in a truck cache. Border guards found the offender on the Odesa-Reni highway, and the driver faces criminal liability.
A 31-year-old resident of Vinnytsia tried to illegally cross the border with Moldova by swimming, hiding in the reeds. The offender was detained by border guards and faces administrative liability and a fine.
The State Border Guard Service is stepping up security measures on the border with Belarus. The territory is being fortified, mined, and modern surveillance systems are being used to control the border.
The SBGS spokesperson said that women have no restrictions on leaving Ukraine. Starting May 18, 2024, women liable for military service must update their information in the TCR, but their mobilization remains voluntary.
Border guards see no significant threat from Belarus. Russia continues daily shelling of Sumy and Chernihiv regions, but does not expand the area of active hostilities in this direction.
Border guards detained a man who was trying to illegally cross the Danube into Romania on an underwater scooter. According to the SBGS spokesperson, this is one of the strangest ways to cross the border in recent times.
Border guards detained a man who was trying to illegally cross the border with Romania via the Danube River using an underwater scooter. This is the second attempt by the offender to illegally enter the neighboring country.
Russian troops shelled the border of Chernihiv region with drones, artillery and mortars. Twenty-one explosions were recorded in Semenivka and Snovske communities, with no information on casualties.
russian troops attacked the border of Chernihiv region with mortars and artillery. Thirty-four explosions were recorded in different communities, with no information on casualties.
Border guards of the Belgorod-Dniester detachment detained 15 men who were trying to illegally cross the border with Moldova. They paid from 4 to 10 thousand dollars for the services of an illegal “tour operator”.
Soldier Vladislav Gerutsky told about his detention by border guards in Zakarpattia on suspicion of attempting to illegally cross the border. He denies the accusations and plans to seek legal counsel.
Border guards found the body of a Ukrainian near the border with Romania. The man probably tried to cross the border illegally. The SBGS reminds of the danger of illegal border crossing.
Belarusian President Lukashenka arrives in St. Petersburg for talks with Putin. They will discuss Belarusian-Russian relations, alliance projects, regional security, and the international agenda.
State Border Guard Service spokesperson Andriy Demchenko said that there was no military activity on the border with Belarus. Ukraine continues to strengthen this area, although it remains potentially threatening.
A spokesman for the State Border Guard Service reported a decrease in the activity of enemy subversive reconnaissance groups, especially in the Sumy sector. However, attempts at sabotage continue, and Ukrainian defenders are working together to prevent them.
A shooting between soldiers took place in a unit of the Defense Forces in Kharkiv region. As a result of the incident, three soldiers were killed and four were injured. Law enforcement officers are working at the scene.
The SBGS spokesperson said that most attempts to illegally cross the border are recorded at the sections with Moldova and Romania. The number of such attempts remains stable, without a sharp increase or decrease.
The number of men refused to cross the border due to the lack of military registration documents has decreased to 20-30 people per day. Since July 17, a total of 1,300 people have been denied entry, 317 of them due to lack of documents.
In Zakarpattia, four men and a 14-year-old guide were detained while trying to illegally cross the border across the Tisza River. Each of the offenders paid between $4000 and $6000 for the attempt, and the teenager was supposed to receive $1000.