The Security Service of Ukraine will conduct large-scale inspections in Lviv from September 16 to 18, involving other law enforcement agencies. The purpose of the measures is to prevent sabotage and increase the safety of citizens in the context of Russian aggression.
SBGS spokesman Andriy Demchenko stated that Russia does not have sufficient capabilities for a repeated invasion from Belarus. However, provocations are possible, so it is necessary to be ready to "react in time" to such enemy actions.
After September 1, passenger traffic at the Ukrainian border slightly decreased. SBGS spokesman Andriy Demchenko reported a decrease in the number of crossings to 120,000 citizens per day.
The government approved an experimental project by the Ministry of Defense. Military personnel undergoing treatment abroad can now undergo military medical commission remotely.
The rules for military medical examination of the Armed Forces of Ukraine now apply to the SBU, Foreign Intelligence Service, State Border Guard Service, National Guard, and State Protection Department. The process of medical examinations has been simplified, including remotely, for military personnel undergoing treatment abroad.
Ukrainian border guards discovered a fossilized skeleton of a marine reptile, approximately 200 million years old, in the possession of a man transporting it from France. The find has been handed over for expert examination to determine its value.
Since the beginning of September 2025, schemes for evading mobilization have been uncovered, including illegal deregistration from military records and smuggling men abroad. Over 270 men of conscription age who tried to avoid mobilization have been identified.
Five border guards were detained in Lviv region for facilitating the illegal departure of men of conscription age. They ensured the crossing of the border for at least 80 people, without having the right to do so.
In the village of Rivne, the body of a border guard was found without signs of life, with a standard weapon in his hand. A pre-trial investigation has been launched into the death of the serviceman.
Minister of Internal Affairs Ihor Klymenko has appointed Serhiy Naumenko as his new deputy. Naumenko will be responsible for protecting the state border, leading the National Guard, and developing aviation security.
The Bureau is investigating the death of a 23-year-old Kharkiv resident from a gunshot wound during an attempt to illegally cross the Ukrainian-Moldovan border. Border guards fired warning shots at the violators.
In Odesa region, a man died while illegally crossing the border, found with a bullet wound. Border guards fired warning shots, an official investigation has been launched.
Oleksandr Antal, a deputy of the Transcarpathian Regional Council, has been notified of a new suspicion for offering to change the intended use of land plots for a reward. Earlier, he was exposed for organizing the illegal transportation of conscripts across the border for 10,000 euros.
The Cabinet of Ministers has published a resolution that allows female local council deputies to leave Ukraine. The exception applies to those who hold positions in local self-government bodies.
On August 31, Russian troops shelled the village of Lobanivka with MLRS, causing a fire in private houses. There is currently no information about casualties.
The State Border Guard Service refutes information from Russian media about mass queues of men aged 18-23 at the border. The movement of this category of citizens is recorded both for exit and entry, which does not affect passenger traffic.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Volodymyr Nikiforenko from the post of First Deputy Head of the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine. Nikiforenko held this position since September 2019.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the gradual expulsion of Russian troops in the Sumy direction. In Zaporizhzhia, the situation remains unchanged, with danger persisting due to the accumulation of enemy amphibious forces.
Ukrzaliznytsia announced that most trains are returning to schedule, and from August 29, traffic is planned to resume according to the timetable. Delays are gradually being caught up, and the company is doing everything to normalize traffic.
The SBGS reports that the permission for men aged 18-22 to travel abroad did not affect the increase in passenger traffic at the border. Overall passenger traffic remains high on weekends.
Prosecutor General Ruslan Kravchenko emphasized the need to document and investigate these crimes for the International Criminal Court.
Andriy Demchenko, spokesman for the State Border Guard Service, stated that there is no great rush among men aged 18-23 at checkpoints. New rules for departure for this category of citizens came into effect on August 28.
Men aged 18-22 can travel abroad, except for those who hold positions in government bodies. For them, travel is allowed only on official business trips.
Russian occupiers continue to deliberately attack critical infrastructure in Sumy region. Part of Sumy remains without power, but energy workers are working to restore it.
Female deputies of local councils can cross the border if their activities are not paid from the local budget. Departure is possible only within the scope of a business trip, if the deputy works in local self-government bodies and receives a salary.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs clarified new rules for men aged 18-22 to travel abroad. A passport and a military registration document are required to cross the border.
Starting tomorrow, men aged 18 to 22 inclusive can travel abroad. This is stipulated by a new government decree.
Andriy Demchenko, spokesman for the State Border Guard Service, reported cases of detention of individuals who tried to illegally cross the border more than 10 times. Most such attempts are recorded on the borders with Romania and Moldova.
In Sumy region, Russian attacks by small infantry groups have decreased, the enemy failed to advance deep. In Kharkiv region, the enemy also has no success in advancing, attacks continue in Vovchansk and Stroivka.
Andriy Demchenko, spokesman for the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, reported that no actions are being recorded on the border of the Chernihiv region with the Russian Federation. According to him, Russia will not be able to involve a large group during exercises in Belarus.
