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A covert overnight mission deep inside Russian territory has reportedly left two key military assets disabled.
In war, it’s far easier to strike the enemy when you have allies behind their lines—whether they are your own troops or partisans from the opposing side.
Although most Russians still support the war in Ukraine, according to several polls, some have chosen to resist the Putin regime and aid the Ukrainians.
According to a report from Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces (SSO), a Russian partisan group played a key role in an overnight strike on Russian territory in early October.
Joint operation revealed
Ukraine’s Special Operations Forces (SSO) said their unit worked with members of the Russian partisan group Black Spark to carry out the attack in Kursk Oblast.
The operation took place during the night of October 3–4, targeting high-value Russian military systems used against Ukraine.
The raid focused on a mobile power plant connected to Russia’s Iskander missile launchers near the village of Ovsiannikove.
According to the SSO, the unit supplied power for preparing and launching missiles toward Ukrainian territory.
The information has not been independently verified.
Disabling key radar
A second strike reportedly hit a 1L122 Garmoń radar station located near Nizhniy Reutiec.
The radar was used to track aerial targets and coordinate Russian fire missions.
Ukrainian officials said the system was destroyed and rendered inoperable following the operation.
The SSO stated that disabling both assets would hamper Russia’s ability to power its missile systems and reduce the effectiveness of local air reconnaissance in the area.
Cooperation with partisans
Ukraine’s military described the raid as a coordinated effort with Black Spark, a partisan network operating inside Russia.
Such collaborations have become more visible in recent months, as anti-Kremlin groups step up sabotage actions within Russian territory.
According to the SSO, the mission’s success will “disrupt logistics and communications” supporting Russia’s Iskander operations in the Kursk region.
Sources: Ukrainian Special Operations Forces statement; regional media reports
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