The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) and other units of the Ukrainian Defense Forces are carrying out enhanced security operations in northern regions bordering Russia and Belarus.

The agency said this in a statement seen by Ukrinform.

The measures are being implemented under a decision of the Supreme Commander-in-Chief's Staff, President Volodymyr Zelensky.

The operations are "unprecedented" in scale in areas along the borders with Russia and Belarus and are intended to serve as a deterrent against any hostile actions or operations by the enemy and its allies.

The coordination is being carried out by the Anti-Terrorist Center of the Security Service of Ukraine, with participation from the National Police, Armed Forces of Ukraine, National Guard, and State Border Guard Service.