Ukraine border breach

Russian forces repeatedly try to break through Ukrainian state border in Kharkiv Oblast

Russian invaders are trying to bypass the city of Vovchansk in Kharkiv Oblast and break through the border where there have been no open hostilities yet, Forpost Brigade press service head Roman Kosse said at the national telethon on March 19.

19 March, 10:49 AM

Russia tries to breach border near Dihtiarne in Kharkiv Oblast

Russian invasion forces tried earlier this week to break through the border toward Dihtiarne in Kharkiv Oblast, but the Defense Forces repelled the attack, State Border Guard Service spokesman Andriy Demchenko said during a broadcast of the national telethon program on Jan. 16.

16 January, 01:52 PM

Russian push into Sumy Oblast stalls after Hrabovske

Following a breach into the border village of Hrabovske, Russian forces have attempted to push deeper into Sumy Oblast but failed to advance, Ukraine’s Border Guard Service spokesperson Andrii Demchenko said on National TV on Dec. 25.

25 December 2025, 12:15 PM

Ukrainian border guards thwart two Russian sabotage attempts in 2025

Ukrainian border guards have thwarted two attempts by Russian sabotage and reconnaissance groups to cross the border since the beginning of 2025, the State Border Guard Service spokesperson Andriy Demchenko said at a Ukrinform media center briefing on Feb. 5.

5 February 2025, 06:22 PM

Ukrainian officials deny claims of Russian border breach

Reports suggesting that Russian forces breached the Ukrainian border in Sumy Oblast have been debunked by Ukraine’s General Staff, the Sumy Oblast Military Administration (OVA), and the State Border Guard Service as of Dec. 10.

10 December 2024, 01:25 PM

Ukraine border breach