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Atesh Group Sabotages Railway, Disrupts Russian Supply Lines

4/8/2026

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On April 8, 2026, the Atesh group claimed responsibility for sabotaging two transformer cabinets on the railway between Stary Oskol and Urazovo.
The attack disrupted ammunition and equipment supply to Russian forces near Kharkiv Oblast.
The strike paralyzed rail traffic and affected the 138th Separate Motor Rifle Brigade.
The Kyiv Independent could not verify these claims or assess the damage's extent.

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Story summary

On April 8, 2026, the Atesh group claimed responsibility for sabotaging two transformer cabinets on the railway between Stary Oskol and Urazovo.
The attack disrupted ammunition and equipment supply to Russian forces near Kharkiv Oblast.
The strike paralyzed rail traffic and affected the 138th Separate Motor Rifle Brigade.
The Kyiv Independent could not verify these claims or assess the damage's extent.