Today, in Crimea, reports emerge of a significant discovery by partisans regarding suspected warehouses utilized by Russian forces for storing Kalibr missiles.
ATESH Movement Reconnaissance
Agents affiliated with the ATESH movement conducted meticulous reconnaissance operations north of Sukharna Bay in Sevastopol, a city under Russian occupation. They captured photographic evidence of the facilities through their efforts, subsequently disclosing their locations online.
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Suspected Arsenal Disclosed
In a communication via Telegram, the ATESH representatives claimed that the discovered warehouses likely contained Kalibr-type missiles and various other weapon types. Despite this assertion, they refrained from divulging the specifics of their methodology. Still, they did mention observing “several units of cargo trucks” in the vicinity.
[adinserter name="One"]Undeterred by potential risks, the ATESH movement emphasized their commitment to the cause, stating their agents have surveyed hundreds of objects across occupied Crimea. They reiterated their pledge to relay obtained intelligence to the Defense Forces of Ukraine, thereby designating these sites as potential targets for future missile strikes.
Defence Forces’ Response
Nataliya Humenyuk, the spokesperson for the Defense Forces of Southern Ukraine, recently addressed the issue, noting a decline in the utilization of Kalibr missiles by Russian forces. She attributed this decrease to logistical hurdles faced by the Russians in maintaining production units and loading missiles, given the concentration of infrastructure in Crimea and the storage of missile carriers in Novorossiysk for preservation purposes.
Despite the observed decline, Humenyuk cautioned against complacency, emphasizing the continued capability of Russian forces to deploy Kalibr missiles. She urged vigilance and readiness among defence forces to counter potential threats effectively.
[adinserter name="Three"]ATESH Movement’s Insights
Previous reports from the ATESH movement highlighted surveillance operations conducted on Russian missile systems deployed to protect the Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol. The movement alleged the deployment of BM-21 Grad and TOR air defence missile systems by Russian forces in response to perceived threats from the Defense Forces of Ukraine.
[adinserter name="Four"]However, concerns were raised regarding the efficacy of these defensive measures, with ATESH suggesting that such tactics often need to be revised to achieve their intended goals, potentially leaving vulnerabilities in the region.
Background of the ATESH Movement
ATESH, meaning “Fire” in Crimean Tatar and Ukrainian, emerged as a partisan movement following the 2022 Russian military invasion of Ukraine. Comprising Ukrainians and Crimean Tatars, the movement has actively resisted Russian occupation through various means, including targeted attacks on military personnel and infrastructure.
Incidents attributed to ATESH include targeted killings, arson attacks on barracks, assassination attempts, and ambushes targeting Russian military convoys. Mustafa Dzhemilev’s interviews shed light on ATESH’s aspirations for Crimea’s future autonomy, highlighting their significance in the ongoing conflict.
[adinserter name="Two"]Moreover, ATESH has claimed involvement in disrupting Russian electoral processes and providing critical intelligence to Ukrainian military operations, underscoring their pivotal role in the conflict’s dynamics.
With tensions escalating in Crimea, the actions and revelations of groups like ATESH continue to shape the region’s volatile landscape.
[adinserter name="Five"]Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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How did the partisans of the ATESH movement uncover the suspected warehouses in Crimea?
The ATESH agents conducted reconnaissance operations north of Sukharna Bay in Sevastopol and captured photographic evidence of the facilities, subsequently disclosing their locations online.
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What types of weaponry are believed to be stored in the discovered warehouses?
While specifics weren’t provided, the ATESH movement asserted that the warehouses likely contain Kalibr-type missiles along with various other weapon types.
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What actions are the partisans of the ATESH movement taking regarding the discovered warehouses?
The ATESH movement has pledged to relay obtained intelligence to the Defense Forces of Ukraine, designating these sites as potential targets for future missile strikes.
