Independence Day gift from inside Russian army: Partisans say soldier whose comrades were killed over extortion money destroyed truck resupplying Kostiantynivka front
Russian military KamAZ truck used to support the offensive toward Kostiantynivka was destroyed in Rostov Oblast.
Ukrainian partisans celebrated Ukraine's Independence Day by destroying a military truck utilized by Russian forces in assaults on eastern Ukraine. The partisans, known as ATESH, operate in both occupied Ukrainian territories and Russia itself, comprising Crimean Tatars, Ukrainians, and Russians who have joined the Russian army but now fight for Ukraine.
The truck, part of the "Center" Group of Forces assigned to Kostiantynivka, supplied advancing Russian troops and was targeted without explicit action from the partisans. The loss of this truck hampers Russian logistics in the region. President Zelenskyy emphasized that Kostiantynivka remains a top priority for Russian forces through the end of the year.
The sabotage came after one of the partisans' comrades was killed by Russian commanders for refusing to pay extortionate demands, a common occurrence within the Russian military according to the rebels. This action highlights the extent of abuses within the Russian military and the determination of Ukrainians to resist from within.
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