Reports indicate a troubling trend among Russian troops stationed in the Kostyantynivka region, where instances of deliberate equipment sabotage have been observed. Soldiers are reportedly damaging their own vehicles to evade deployment to the front lines.
According to an agent from the “ATESH” group, a consistent practice has emerged within the ranks of the 255th Motorized Rifle Regiment, where personnel intentionally disable machinery prior to rotations or combat missions.
This sabotage includes actions such as damaging engine components, draining essential fluids, and tampering with electrical wiring and fuel systems. An agent from the partisan movement stated, “People do not want to go there. Those who can break things are breaking them. Commanders also see no point in escalating the situation, as they understand the risks involved in sending their troops into combat.”
“ATESH” suggests that the fear of combat has now overtaken the fear of disciplinary actions among Russian soldiers. As a result, equipment that should be operational remains idle, undermining the combat readiness of the units.
These incidents are not isolated; they represent a systemic issue in the Kostyantynivka area. The organization continues to monitor these trends and gather information from sources within the occupying forces.
Russian soldiers in the Kostyantynivka region are reportedly sabotaging their own equipment to avoid combat deployment. This trend reflects a growing fear among troops about facing frontline conditions, undermining their units' operational readiness.