The spokesperson of the State Border Guard Service reported on the decrease in attempts of illegal border crossing.

According to the spokesperson of the State Border Guard Service Andriy Demchenko, the number of attempts at illegal border crossings in February 2025 significantly decreased compared to January of the same year, as well as compared to July 2024 - by 50%. Although incidents still occur, their number is gradually decreasing. In February, fewer offenders were detained than in January, and almost 50% less than in July of last year.

«But unfortunately, certain citizens continue to attempt to illegally cross the border, with more such cases occurring outside the checkpoints, although there are also attempts in the direction where it should be legal, that is, through the checkpoints, but they are few there - one, two, or five persons», - noted Demchenko.

He also reported that at the checkpoints, the use of forged documents or forged grounds for exit had been detected.

The most popular routes for illegal crossings remain the borders with Romania and Moldova.

«Therefore, our goal is to continue stopping offenders, as well as uncover schemes and malicious organized groups that promise help to people and try to profit from illegal trips», - emphasized the spokesperson.

It is worth noting that Demchenko previously stated that there are attempts at illegal crossings even through the checkpoints. The most cases of this occur at the border with Poland, where there is the largest flow of passengers.