State Border Guard Service of Ukraine
Starting August 12, Poland will start repairing the asphalt at the Hrebenne-Rava-Ruska border crossing point. The works will last until September 12, 2024 and may cause traffic complications and longer queues.
Border guards will check electronic or paper military registration documents when crossing the border. The barcode in the paper document is not important for border guards, said a spokesman for the State Border Guard Service.
The Ukrainian side is ready to reopen the Kolotylivka-Pokrovka checkpoint on the border with Russia. Over 35,000 people have returned to Ukraine since the humanitarian corridor opened.
The Polish border has seen an increase in passenger traffic entering Ukraine. In July, the number of people entering may exceed the number of people leaving by 10-15 thousand people a day.
Every day, about 150-200 people are denied permission to cross the border of Ukraine. Every day, 10-20 men cannot cross the border because they do not have a military registration document.
On the border with Moldova, 48 men were detained who were trying to illegally cross the border in a truck. The Border Guard Service reports that most attempts at illegal crossing are made in small groups of 2-3 people.
Law enforcement officers conducted 30 searches and found a cache of counterfeit tobacco. Almost 19 thousand packages of hookah tobacco and more than 2 thousand disposable e-cigarettes without excise stamps were seized.
Border guards detained a KAMAZ truck with 48 men of military age who were trying to illegally cross the border into Moldova. Each had to pay 150 thousand UAH for a "comfortable" trip to the organizer.
A 42-year-old Moldovan citizen crossed the Dniester River on a dispute and was detained by Ukrainian border guards. He was banned from entering Ukraine for 5 years for illegal border crossing.
Russian troops attacked the border of Chernihiv region. There were 39 explosions in 3 communities, using mortars, artillery and FPV drones, with no casualties among the local population.
On the border with Poland, an increase in passenger traffic is recorded by 40% due to the tourist season. The largest queues are observed at the checkpoints "Krakovets", "Shegini" and "Rava-Russkaya". At the same time, it is reported that passenger cars are temporarily not allowed to pass through the Yagodin checkpoint.
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.