**Ukrainian Partisans Disrupt Russian Arms Supplies with Railway Sabotage**
In a bold move to disrupt the Russian military’s supply chain, members of Ukraine’s Atesh partisan group set fire to a relay cabinet at a Russian railway track used by the Russian military. The operation was carried out on May 15 in Russia’s Smolensk Oblast, a western region bordering Belarus.
The targeted area is significant because it borders Ukraine’s northeastern border, where Russian forces are reportedly amassing for a potential new offensive. Ukrainian leadership has warned of this buildup, citing concerns over Moscow’s intentions.
According to Atesh, the relay cabinet was set ablaze in an effort to disrupt arms and equipment shipments to Russian forces stationed at Ukraine’s northeastern border. The group claimed that their actions caused “serious disruption” in Russia’s timely deliveries of front-line supplies.
**Video Evidence Emerges**
A video shared by Atesh appears to show a person setting fire to the relay cabinet at night, near the city of Smolensk. While the authenticity of the footage cannot be verified, it provides a glimpse into the tactics used by the partisan group.
The Kyiv Independent could not independently verify the claims made by Atesh. However, the group’s history of committing sabotage attacks on Russian territory and in Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine lends credibility to their statement.
**Atesh Movement: Committing Sabotage Across the Front**
The Atesh movement has been regularly committing acts of sabotage against Russian interests. According to their statement, their work is not limited to a single operation but rather an ongoing effort to create difficulties for Russia and restrict its capabilities along the entire front.
In the face of Russian aggression, groups like Atesh are taking matters into their own hands, demonstrating the resilience and determination of Ukraine’s people in the face of occupation and oppression. As tensions remain high on the Ukrainian border, such actions may become more frequent.
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