Partisans of the 'Atesh' Movement Leak Intelligence on Russian Oil Depot: Key Details About the Facility.

Operation by 'Atesh' Movement Fighters

According to UATV: A reconnaissance mission targeting the Smolensk oil depot of PJSC 'Rosneft-Smolensknefteprodukt'—located near the village of Talashkino in Russia—was carried out by partisans from the 'Atesh' movement. The operation yielded intelligence on the site's security and logistics. The depot holds 24 storage tanks designed for gasoline and diesel fuel.

Strategic Importance of the Oil Depot

This facility had already been targeted by Ukraine's Defense Forces in April 2024, underscoring its strategic value. In related military actions, on July 19, Ukrainian drones struck two tankers, a dry cargo ship, and a floating crane in the Black Sea, highlighting ongoing combat activity in the region. Additionally, 13 energy infrastructure sites have been destroyed in occupied territories, eight of which are located in Crimea.

Representatives of the 'Atesh' movement stated:

“We managed to obtain not only schematics of the internal infrastructure but also precise schedules for raw material deliveries and routes for shipping finished fuel to supply the occupiers' army.”

The 'Atesh' group also issued a warning to the occupiers, declaring:

“Right now, the occupiers in Talashkino should brace for the worst and expect new, far more destructive 'visits.'”

The 'Atesh' movement's operation signals an intensification of partisan activity in occupied territories, which could have serious repercussions for Russian military logistics. Given that the Talashkino oil depot has already been a target for Ukrainian forces, such partisan actions may escalate the conflict and complicate the supply chain for Russian troops on the front lines. Continued operations of this kind could influence the broader regional situation and the military strategies of both sides.