Ukrainian Partisan Movement Reporting Mass Desertions by Russian Forces in Kherson Region

SOURCE www.newsweek.com
The Atesh movement in Ukraine has reported mass desertions by Russian forces in the Kherson region, with soldiers refusing to carry out combat missions. The group gathers intelligence for Ukrainian forces and organizes local resistance.

Key Points

  • Mass desertions by Russian forces in Kherson region reported by Atesh movement
  • Russian soldiers refusing combat missions
  • Efforts to catch Ukrainian partisans providing information to Kyiv's military forces
  • Establishment of small bridgeheads on Russian-held east bank by Ukrainian units

Pros

  • Atesh movement gathering intelligence for Ukrainian forces
  • Local resistance organized against Russian forces

Cons

  • Difficulty in independently verifying reports
  • Potential danger for Ukrainian partisans transmitting information