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As part of the Third Army Corps’ Operation “Vivaldi,” fighters from the “Strazh” unit of the State Border Guard Service’s “Pomsta” Brigade ... Show more
Lithuania sees no major disruption from EU's Entry/Exit System, despite problems elsewhere
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2996153/lithuania-sees-no-major-disruption-from-eu-s-entry-exit-system-despite-problems-elsewhere
Lithuania detains 27 in smuggling probe, including police officers, border guards
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2936104/lithuania-detains-27-in-smuggling-probe-including-police-officers-border-guards
Border guards to ‘assess arguments’ after court ruling on unlawful migrant pushbacks
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2800316/border-guards-to-assess-arguments-after-court-ruling-on-unlawful-migrant-pushbacks
Border guards strike Russian communication antennas, shelters in Southern Slobozhanshchyna sector
ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/4067503-border-guards-strike-russian-communication-antennas-shelters-in-southern-slobozhanshchyna-sector.html
Russians shell border regions but cannot advance – Demchenko: Russian forces continue daily shelling of three border regions of Ukraine and attempt to operate ...
ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/4067184-russians-shell-border-regions-but-cannot-advance-demchenko.html
Ukrainian border guards hit Russian positions on the Northern Slobozhanshchyna and Kursk directions.
Drone crews from the "Aquila" UAV unit ... Show more
🛡️ Russia launched an attack on Ukraine on the night of 23-24 November using 162 strike UAVs, 125 of which were destroyed by Ukrainian air defence forces ... Show more
🫂 Ukrainian border guards thank Angelina Jolie for supporting Ukraine and present her with gift
📷: State Border Guard Service of Ukraine
Four killed as man detonates explosive device at Ukraine train station: The suspect, a 23-year-old Kharkiv resident who recently attempted to cross into Belarus ...
aljazeera.com/news/2025/10/24/four-killed-as-man-detonates-explosive-device-at-ukraine-train-station
Balloons carrying smuggled cigarettes shut down Vilnius airport: In this undated photo released by the State Border Guard Service, an officer inspects a balloon ...
globalnation.inquirer.net/294092/balloons-carrying-smuggled-cigarettes-shut-down-vilnius-airport
Lithuania: Balloons used to smuggle cigarettes shut Vilnius airport: Officials say 25 weather balloons carrying thousands of illicit cigarettes from Belarus were ...
bbc.com/news/articles/c0r0ezjzwpno
President Volodymyr Zelensky announced the return of 185 Ukrainians from Russian captivity. Among them are 183 privates and sergeants, two officers ... Show more
All Russian troops leave Belarus after military exercises without provocations, Kyiv says
kyivindependent.com/russian-troops-left-belarus-after-military-exercises-without-provocations/
Kyiv is continuing efforts to bring home its citizens held captive by Russia, marking the fourth prisoner exchange in a week ... Show more
Ukraine orders mandatory evacuation from 11 additional villages in Sumy Oblast amid Russian troop buildup
kyivindependent.com/ukraine-orders-mandatory-evacuation-of-11-more-villages-in-sumy-oblast-amid-russian-troop-buildup/
Almost 50,000 draft-age men detained trying to illegally cross border since 2022, Border Guard says
kyivindependent.com/almost-50-000-draft-age-men-detained-trying-to-illegally-cross-border-since-2022-state-border-guard-says/
Poles block Yahodyn-Dorohusk checkpoint on border with Ukraine: A protest of Polish hauliers began near the Dorohusk checkpoint on the Polish-Ukrainian border at ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2025/05/12/7511925/
SBI exposes police officer from Bukovyna for smuggling men into Romania: Officers of Ukraine's State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) and State Border Guard ...
ukrinform.net/rubric-crime/3950166-sbi-exposes-police-officer-from-bukovyna-for-smuggling-men-into-romania.html
Lithuania to spend €15m to upgrade Russia border surveillance systems: Lithuania plans to use 15 million euros provided by the European Commission to upgrade ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2446163/lithuania-to-spend-eur15m-to-upgrade-russia-border-surveillance-systems
Border guards employ FPV drones, mortars to destroy Russian dugouts, anti-aircraft system
ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3940504-border-guards-employ-fpv-drones-mortars-to-destroy-russian-dugouts-antiaircraft-system.html
Lithuania allows border guards to shoot down drones: On Tuesday, Lithuania's parliament adopted amendments allowing officers to shoot down drones and other ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2411812/lithuania-allows-border-guards-to-shoot-down-drones
Ukraine cannot trademark anti-Russian insult, EU court says: Ukraine’s border guard force cannot register a trademark in the European Union on its wartime insult ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/11/13/ukraine-cannot-trademark-anti-russian-insult-eu-court-says
‘Furia’ unit strikes Russian bunkers, trenches, supply depots near Vovchansk with drones
ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3924727-furia-unit-strikes-russian-bunkers-trenches-supply-depots-near-vovchansk-with-drones.html
Ukraine's "Venice" in Danube delta faces relentless Russian drone attacks: In a town without basements, residents of Vylkove have no way to hide underground from ...
reuters.com/world/europe/ukraines-venice-danube-delta-faces-relentless-russian-drone-attacks-2024-10-12/
Train with provocative Russian inscriptions stopped at Lithuania’s border: A Moscow-Kaliningrad transit train bearing unauthorised Russian inscriptions was ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2376935/train-with-provocative-russian-inscriptions-stopped-at-lithuania-s-border
Belarusian smuggler balloon falls down in Vilnius Airport: A small uncontrolled balloon was spotted within the territory of Vilnius Airport on Saturday evening ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2372844/belarusian-smuggler-balloon-falls-down-in-vilnius-airport
Russia Attacks Ukrainian NATO Checkpoint: A Russian drone strike hit a Ukrainian border crossing with Romania in the early hours of Wednesday ...
newsweek.com/russia-drone-attack-odesa-izmail-orlivka-border-crossing-romania-ukraine-war-1962452
Ukraine has successfully freed 49 citizens from Russian captivity. Among them are soldiers from the Armed Forces of Ukraine, the National Guard ... Show more
Key FactsUkraine Frees 49 Prisoners Including 23 Women
Sep 13, 2024 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: euromaidanpress.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: euromaidanpress.com
- Ukraine released 49 military personnel and civilians from Russian captivity, including 23 women.
- The freed include activist Lenie Umerova and two women detained for more than six years.
- Fifteen former members of the Azov Regiment, mostly women, were part of the exchange.
- The group consists of 23 soldiers and sergeants, 19 officers, and seven civilians.
Russians took her hostage when she came to take care of her sick father.— Zelenskyy said; describing Lenie Umerova, a Crimean Tatar activist who was captured by Russian forces while crossing the Georgian border.
Lithuanian travel to Belarus down five times – VSAT: The number of Lithuanian citizens travelling to Belarus has dropped by a factor of five over the last two ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2351284/lithuanian-travel-to-belarus-down-five-times-vsat
Ukraine, Russia Report Multiple Deaths In Strikes On Both Sides Of Border: Six people were killed in Ukrainian attacks in the Russian border region of Belgorod ...
rferl.org/a/seven-injured-in-russian-attacks-in-kharkiv-ukraine/33091634.html
Key FactsUkraine's Determination for Territorial Defense
Aug 25, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: africanews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: africanews.com
- President Putin held discussions with generals on strategies against Ukraine.
- Ukraine launched a counteroffensive on August 6 to protect against further Russian attacks.
- On its 33rd Independence Day, Ukraine commemorated fallen civilians and soldiers instead of celebrating.
- President Zelenskyy emphasized the commitment to regain territorial integrity and the need for diplomatic solutions.
Combing Lithuania’s forests for missing migrants: Dozens of migrants have been reported by their families as missing. A small team of volunteers in Lithuania is ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2316650/combing-lithuania-s-forests-for-missing-migrants
Lithuania to get EU funding for Russia border security – minister: Lithuania will receive financial support from the European Commission to step up the ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2326345/lithuania-to-get-eu-funding-for-russia-border-security-minister
Belarus Weekly: 4 Russian kamikaze drones fly deep into Belarusian airspace over past week
kyivindependent.com/belarus-weekly-4-russian-kamikaze-drones-fly-deep-into-belarusian-airspace-over-past-week/
Kanye West Reportedly Spotted In Moscow: Russian media, including a VKontakte social media account reportedly belonging to Kanye West ...
rferl.org/a/kanye-ye-west-russia-visit-moscow/33014451.html
Ukraine Faces Electricity Cuts Due To Summer Demand, Effects Of Russian Strikes: Ukrainian electricity provider Ukrenerho warned of blackouts and other ...
rferl.org/a/russia-ukraine-drone-attack-dnipro/33014809.html
Lithuania revoked almost 1,500 residence permits in May: In May, Lithuania’s Migration Department revoked the residence permits of 1,483 foreigners ...
lrt.lt/en/news-in-english/19/2290635/lithuania-revoked-almost-1-500-residence-permits-in-may
Baltic states agree to establish "drone wall" to protect borders: The Baltic states have agreed to establish a drone wall to protect their external borders with ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/05/25/7457580/
Train car from Belarus not allowed to pass through to Lithuania due to Russian war symbol painted on it
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/05/10/7455225/
US to announce new $400 mln military aid package for Ukraine: Official: The United States is preparing a $400 million military aid package for Ukraine ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/united-states/2024/05/10/us-to-announce-new-400-mln-military-aid-package-for-ukraine-official
Key FactsUSA Provides Extensive Military Aid Package for Ukraine
May 10, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: apnews.com
- On Friday, the United States announced a new $400 million package of military assistance for Ukraine, as Kyiv works to fend off Russian troop advances in the northeast Kharkiv region.
- The aid includes a variety of weapons such as HIMARS, rockets, air defense system munitions, artillery, anti-tank munitions, armored vehicles, and ships.
- Additionally, the sale of HIMARS rockets to Ukraine was approved, and the U.S. has provided approximately $50.6 billion in military support since the Russian invasion in February 2022.
- The new weapons are intended to help Ukraine combat Russian attacks, and it is anticipated that the assistance will enable Ukraine to withstand these attacks throughout the course of 2024.
Thirty men have died trying to leave Ukraine to avoid fighting since war started: About 30 Ukrainian men have died trying to illegally cross Ukraine’s borders ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2024/04/30/thirty-men-have-died-trying-to-leave-ukraine-to-avoid-fighting-since-war-started
Border guards destroy Uragan MLRS used by Russians to shell Kharkiv region: The Steel Frontier brigade used an FPV drone to destroy the Uragan multiple launch ...
ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3849919-border-guards-destroy-uragan-mlrs-used-by-russians-to-shell-kharkiv-region.html
Sniper spends 11 hours in ambush to kill Russian officer with first shot: A border guard who goes by the alias Krasivyi (Handsome) spent 11 hours in an ambush ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/02/7/7440806/
Key FactsSniper's 11-Hour Ambush Ends in First-Shot Kill of Russian Officer
Feb 7, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pravda.com.ua
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: pravda.com.ua
- Border guard known by the alias Krasivyi (Handsome).
- The sniper's story was recounted by the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.
- After 11 hours of observation, I managed to hit the target with the first shot, says Krasivyi.
- Krasivyi would fire at Russian machine gunners and signalmen, and once had to spend a very long time tracking down a Russian officer.
Six checkpoints blocked in Poland, more than 3,000 lorries queueing: Farmers in Poland are continuing to block traffic at six border checkpoints ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/02/17/7442298/
Lithuania to close 2 more border crossings with Belarus: Lithuania previously shut down two of its six border crossings in August 2023. The new announcement ...
kyivindependent.com/lithuania-to-close-2-more-border-crossings-with-belarus/
Kyiv Foresees Severe Impacts of Polish Border Blockade with 3,000 Trucks Stuck Between Two Countries
kyivpost.com/post/28313
Poles blocked 3 checkpoints on border: passenger cars stuck in queues at Medyky checkpoint
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/02/9/7441119/
Ukrainian 'Border of Steel' Brigade Shows Off Successful Drone Strike: The attack destroyed Russian positions and an unspecified vehicle, Kyiv's State Border ...
newsweek.com/ukraine-border-guard-drone-strike-russia-positions-video-1866693
Border with Romania: Truck traffic fully unblocked through Porubne checkpoint: The movement of trucks through the Porubne-Siret checkpoint from the Romanian side ...
ukrinform.net/rubric-economy/3815917-border-with-romania-truck-traffic-fully-unblocked-through-porubne-checkpoint.html
Polish blockade of Ukrainian border lifted entirely, protests end at Yahodyn checkpoint
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/01/16/7437528/
Netherlands gives Ukraine's border guards a field hospital – video: The Netherlands has sent the Ukrainian State Border Guard Service a mobile field hospital.
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/01/20/7438189/
Romanian protesters end blockade, Ukraine’s border guard service says: Romanian protesters have ended their blockade at the Porubne-Siret crossing along the ...
kyivindependent.com/romanian-protesters-end-blockade-ukraines-border-guard-service-says/
Border of Steel Brigade soldiers destroy 3 Russian Murom-M systems – video: Three Russian Murom-M long-range visual observation systems were destroyed in Kharkiv ...
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/01/4/7435852/
