Andrii Demchenko

Border guard warns of possible Belarusian provocations against Ukraine

Ukraine must be prepared for any developments and continue strengthening its defenses against potential threats from Belarus, State Border Guard Service spokesperson Andrii Demchenko said on June 6.

6 June, 09:00 PM

Ukraine identifies signal-relay balloon that crossed from Belarus

An aerial object that entered Ukraine from Belarus on the evening of May 2 was later identified as a balloon equipped with a signal relay, Andrii Demchenko, spokesperson for Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service, said on May 3 during the national telethon.

3 May, 07:21 PM

Illegal border crossings claim 70+ lives since 2022

70+ men have died attempting to illegally cross Ukraine’s state border since the start of the full-scale Russian invasion, State Border Guard Service spokesperson Andri Demchenko told Ukrinform on Feb. 12.

12 February, 09:22 AM

Russia pulls troops out of Belarus after Zapad-2025 military drills

Russian troops have fully returned to their territory following the conclusion of the Zapad-2025 military exercises, State Border Guard Service of Ukraine spokesperson Andrii Demchenko said at the national News on Sept. 22.

22 September 2025, 02:11 PM

Several hundred Russian troops arrive in Belarus for drills; border guards see no immediate threat

Several hundred Russian troops have arrived in Belarus for planned military exercises, along with shipments of military equipment, State Border Guard Service spokesperson Andrii Demchenko said on Aug. 11.

11 August 2025, 01:55 PM

Russia short on resources to create buffer zones, says Ukrainian Border Guard

Russian forces lack the resources to establish a buffer zone along Ukraine’s northeastern border, despite Kremlin claims, the State Border Guard Service (SBGS) spokesperson Andrii Demchenko said on national television on June 30.

30 June 2025, 11:52 AM

Russian occupiers reduce pressure in Sumy Oblast – State Border Guard Service

Russian military activity in the Sumy direction has significantly decreased, State Border Guard Service spokesperson Andrii Demchenko said at the National News broadcast on June 24.

24 June 2025, 03:02 PM

Ukraine thwarts Russian infiltration attempts in Sumy Oblast

Russian assault groups continue to attempt incursions into Ukraine through Sumy Oblast, Andrii Demchenko, State Border Guard Service spokesperson said on the air of the national telethon broadcast on April 4.

4 April 2025, 12:37 PM

Drones over bullets: Russia rewires its border war with Ukraine

Russian forces are now primarily targeting Ukraine’s border regions using various types of drones, according to Andrii Demchenko, spokesperson for Ukraine’s State Border Guard Service.

31 March 2025, 11:07 AM

Russian forces destroy some Ukrainian positions in Kharkiv Oblast – Khortytsia Operational Group

Russian troops have destroyed some positions held by Ukraine’s Defense Forces in Kharkiv Oblast, the Khortytsia Operational and Strategic Group of Forces reported on Jan. 3.

3 January 2025, 11:08 AM

Russian forces seek expansion in Kharkiv Oblast amid reduced sabotage activities

Russia attempts to expand its influence in Kharkiv Oblast, though the activity of sabotage and reconnaissance groups has diminished, Ukraine's State Border Guard Service spokesperson Andriy Demchenko said on national telethon on Dec. 30.

30 December 2024, 12:43 PM

Ukrainian border guards repel Russian sabotage attempt in Kharkiv Oblast

Ukrainian border guards repelled an attack by a Russian sabotage group in Kharkiv, a border official said Dec. 13.

13 December 2024, 02:00 PM

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