Photo: press service of the State Border Service of Ukraine
Ukraine has launched a large-scale special operation “Polesie” on the border with Belarus. The main task is to prevent the migration crisis and counteract illegal activities, the State Border Service of Ukraine reported.
The operation is carried out jointly with the forces of the National Guard, the police, the Armed Forces of Ukraine and other involved reserves. Control over the state border regime will be carried out by increased border guards, as well as with the help of aircraft and drones.
In addition, forces and funds are being increased in those areas where groups of migrants may try to break through the border. Roadblocks will be set up on the highways, the main roads leading to the border will also be patrolled and bus and railway stations will be checked.