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What is the accused Ukrainian firm supplying to Russian troops?
What is the accused Ukrainian firm supplying to Russian troops?
The accused Ukrainian firm is supplying data and intelligence on Russian forces in occupied Ukraine.
The firm, known as Atesh, collects information on air defenses, depots, military bases, and soldiers' movements.
They provide photos and information on military vehicles and conduct reconnaissance work.
Atesh insists that the intel they gather is of high value and not a propaganda construct.
The Ukrainian government openly funds another body called the National Resistance Centre, which works with Atesh and verifies the information they gather.
The members of Atesh operate covertly and hide their identities due to the risk of arrest by Russian special services.
Who is Atesh and why are they spying on Russians in occupied Crimea?
Who is Atesh and why are they spying on Russians in occupied Crimea?
Atesh is a secret movement that collects data on Russian forces in occupied Crimea.
They started carrying out reconnaissance work due to their opposition to Moscow's actions.
Atesh provides intel on air defenses, depots, military bases, and soldiers' movements.
The agents of Atesh are willing to speak out to show that there is an active resistance movement in Crimea.
Their information has aided high-profile Ukrainian strikes on Crimea, including hits on a Russian landing ship, submarine, and the headquarters of Russia's Black Sea Fleet.
Atesh is considered a terrorist organization by the Kremlin, but Russian military bloggers dismiss it as an online invention of Ukrainian intelligence.
What data does Atesh collect on Russian forces in occupied Ukraine?
What data does Atesh collect on Russian forces in occupied Ukraine?
Atesh collects information on Russian military movements, primarily in Crimea but also in other occupied areas and even inside Russia itself.
They provide intelligence on air defenses, depots, military bases, and soldiers' movements.
Atesh has aided high-profile Ukrainian strikes on Crimea, including hits on a Russian landing ship and submarine, as well as an attack on the headquarters of Russia's Black Sea Fleet.
Most recently, Atesh carried out reconnaissance work after a Ukrainian strike on a possible radar station in Yevpatoria.
What are the factors that contribute to the spread of war and can it be stopped?
What are the factors that contribute to the spread of war and can it be stopped?
The United States and Russia have both been enablers of limited wars, as seen in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict and the conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
The use of veto power in the U.N. Security Council has hindered conflict resolution efforts, with Russia vetoing a resolution calling for withdrawal from Ukraine and the United States vetoing a cease-fire resolution in Gaza.
The belief that war solves problems is a folly, as seen in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the Russian-Ukrainian conflict, which have not resulted in lasting security.
The biggest national security question is how to craft new mechanisms to combat the spread of war, especially considering potential future conflicts such as a battle between the United States and China over Taiwan or a military campaign to stop Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
Factors contributing to the spread of war include limited support for Ukraine, low ammunition supplies, cracks in public support, and Russia's ability to withstand Western sanctions and sustain its war economy.
It is crucial to find ways to address these factors and develop strategies that can effectively prevent the spread of war.
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