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Pro-Ukrainian Group Atesh Sabotages Russian Locomotive, Disrupts Supplies

4/13/2026

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On April 12, 2026, the pro-Ukrainian group Atesh claimed responsibility for sabotaging a diesel locomotive in Rostov Oblast, Russia.
The group said the locomotive was used to transport military supplies to the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia.
A video shows Atesh operatives setting the locomotive ablaze, rendering it beyond repair.
The sabotage disrupted train traffic and supply lines, with losses estimated over $150,000 by Atesh.
The Kyiv Independent could not verify these claims.

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On April 12, 2026, the pro-Ukrainian group Atesh claimed responsibility for sabotaging a diesel locomotive in Rostov Oblast, Russia.
The group said the locomotive was used to transport military supplies to the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia.
A video shows Atesh operatives setting the locomotive ablaze, rendering it beyond repair.
The sabotage disrupted train traffic and supply lines, with losses estimated over $150,000 by Atesh.
The Kyiv Independent could not verify these claims.