Just days after disabling Russian telecoms infrastructure in the Kherson region, Ukrainian partisan armed movement group Atesh has taken responsibility for a similar attack on a communications facility in the Belgorod region.

The group took to the social media platform Telegram to detail the operation, noting that one of its agents set fire to the equipment module at the base of a communications tower, destroying all equipment mounted on the mast.

"A successful act of sabotage in the border region of the Belgorod region deprived the occupiers of a key coordination and intelligence tool," said Atesh.

Atesh previously detailed a similar attack on Telegram earlier this month.

"This strike effectively blinded the enemy in this sector. Before the fire, Murom-P video reconnaissance systems operated on the mast, transmitting real-time data on movements in the border zone. Now, due to the destruction of the control equipment, this section of the front has become a "dark spot" for the Russian forces," stated Atesh.

The group also confirmed that it burnt the repeaters, noting that the tower was being used by Russian forces to jam drone signals. "The destruction of this technical outpost opened a window for unimpeded operation by Ukrainian UAVs," added the group.

Atesh was founded in September 2022, created by Ukrainians and Crimean Tatars following Russia's military invasion of Ukraine. The group operates in the occupied territories of Ukraine.

The group concluded its post by suggesting that it will continue to attack Russian comms infrastructure.

"While the occupying forces' command seeks to repair their equipment amid a shortage of components, Atesh continues to methodically destroy their infrastructure from within. We strike precisely and where we are least expected," said Atesh.

As the war between Ukraine and Russia drags on, Ukrainian forces have increasingly resorted to attacks inside Russia. Just last month, Atesh also attacked a communications tower in Kursk, Russia.

Ukrainians have used drone attacks to target factories and other forms of critical infrastructure. The most notable example, Operation Spiderweb, took place in June of last year, where drones smuggled into Russia were able to attack several air bases.

Russia has resorted to shutting off Internet services amid the increase in Ukrainian drones, causing 654 intentional mobile data shutdowns in June 2025 alone.