In the Kharkiv region, border guards captured a 19-year-old Russian soldier. He spent a month and a half at the front but did not receive the promised salary.
SBGS spokesman Andriy Demchenko stated that illegal border crossing by men harms Ukraine's image. Border guards are strengthening measures to prevent such cases.
Russian troops are actively shelling Sumy, Chernihiv, and Kharkiv regions with artillery, mortars, and drones. A significant increase in the use of drones has been recorded, and Kharkiv and Sumy regions are also suffering from air raids.
The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine recorded an increase in passenger traffic for entry in July and August. In July, almost 4.2 million citizens crossed the border in both directions.
The State Border Guard Service of Ukraine warns of temporary traffic restrictions for exiting the country through the "Ustyluh - Zosin" checkpoint starting August 12. The reason is road surface repairs, which will lead to reverse traffic and possible queues.
In Zakarpattia, near the village of Pallo, 19 citizens of Ukraine who were attempting to illegally cross the border into Slovakia were detained. The violators were detected by cameras, and operational groups arrived at the scene.
Andriy Demchenko, spokesman for the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, stated that provocations are possible during the joint military exercises of Russia and Belarus, but there is currently no strike group near the Ukrainian border.
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The largest concentration of cars is observed at the Krakovets, Uhryniv, and Shehyni checkpoints. Border guards have increased the number of patrols and deployed additional workstations to speed up processing.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has introduced a new two-year contract for drone system operators with a monthly payment of 120,000 UAH. It provides for mandatory participation in combat operations for at least 12 months and 4 months of training.
A 48-year-old resident of Khmelnytskyi region tried to cross the border with Moldova on a paraglider bought online for 500 euros. He was detained by border guards of the Mohyliv-Podilskyi detachment even before takeoff.
A large family from Crimea, who faced threats from the occupation authorities, has been successfully evacuated to Kyiv. The woman and her five children received assistance as part of the Bring Kids Back UA initiative.
In Sumy region, Russian assault operations continue within the Khotyn and Yunakivka communities. The enemy cannot advance deep into the region, despite the activity of infantry groups.
Andriy Demchenko, spokesman for the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine, reported that active hostilities continue in Kharkiv Oblast, but the enemy is unable to advance deep into the territory. The Russians are not using equipment, which may indicate a shortage of it or fear of destruction.
At the Krakovets border crossing point, the processing of passenger cars and buses for exit from Ukraine has been temporarily suspended due to a malfunction of the electrical transformer. Entry into Ukraine is proceeding as usual, and cargo transport is also being processed.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine has expanded the "Contract 18-24" project, adding a direction for drone operators. Volunteers aged 18-25 can sign a two-year contract for positions related to the operation of unmanned systems, with a payment of UAH 1 million.
In Ukraine, a new direction of the "Contract 18-24" program is being launched for drone operators. It provides for a two-year service term and a payment of UAH 1 million in three stages.
The Hlukhiv City-District Court sentenced a border guard to 5 years in prison for disseminating information about the location of military units and selling ammunition. He transmitted patrol routes, locations of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and safe border crossing points, and also sold 480 cartridges and three F-1 grenades.
A serviceman has been exposed in Zakarpattia region who organized the illegal transportation of conscripts across the state border. He provided information about routes to bypass border patrols for 500 US dollars per person.
The ninth stage of prisoner exchange took place, a group of wounded and sick defenders was released. Some of the soldiers who defended Mariupol spent over 3 years in captivity.
From April 1, 2025, foreigners will be admitted to Ukrainian universities exclusively through the Unified Interdepartmental Information System, created with the support of the EU. In the first three months of the system's operation, more than 1,700 applications have already been submitted, and the first foreign students have already been enrolled and arrived for their studies.
The Center for Countering Disinformation refuted a Russian fake about an alleged anti-Ukrainian protest on the border between Ukraine and Poland. Enemy resources disseminated a video purportedly showing Polish border guards installing shields with inscriptions about the "genocide of Poles."
Rescuers are eliminating the consequences of bad weather in the western, Zhytomyr, and Vinnytsia regions, where a level I danger has been declared. In Vinnytsia, roads are being cleared and help is being provided with fallen trees, while in Bukovyna, mountain roads are washed out.
Ukrainian border guards captured a Russian marine from the 40th separate marine brigade in the Kursk direction. He got lost and came out to the State Border Guard Service positions himself, not having received the promised 3 million rubles for the contract.
A scheme for illegally transporting men across the border to Hungary has been exposed in Zakarpattia. A 28-year-old resident of Chop sought clients on social media, offering services for 8 thousand dollars.
In Chernivtsi Oblast, heavy rains continue, washing away mountain roads and making movement dangerous. Border guards are serving in extreme conditions, with the State Emergency Service involved.
Border guards of the Mukachevo detachment detained a fake ambulance that was transporting an evader to Romania. The man was supposed to pay 10,000 US dollars for the transportation.
In the Lviv region, law enforcement officers liquidated a scheme for the illegal import of over 300 cars under the guise of humanitarian aid for the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The perpetrators sold vehicles for personal enrichment, avoiding tax payments.
Andriy Demchenko, spokesman for the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine (SBGS), reported that on weekdays, 120-125 thousand people cross Ukraine's border, and on weekends, this figure increases to 140-150 thousand. The last weekend recorded a record 141 thousand on Saturday and almost 150 thousand on Sunday.
The driver-mechanic and gunner-operator of the "Steel Border" brigade evacuated the wounded in the Kursk direction. The M113 armored personnel carrier withstood a drone hit and a mine, delivering all soldiers alive.
