On August 22, 2024, reports emerged that the ATES guerrilla movement had located specialized equipment belonging to the Russian Armed Forces in Crimea. The ATES agents identified equipment used for radiation and chemical defense, which is associated with the Russian Black Sea Fleet’s CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear) brigade.
According to the information provided by ATES, the CBRN brigade, crucial for the security and operational readiness of the Black Sea Fleet, was found to have various vehicles and equipment for radiation and chemical protection stationed in the occupied region of Crimea. The ATES agents recorded the locations where this specialized equipment is parked and stored.
The ATES movement has passed detailed information about these findings to the Ukrainian Defense Forces. This transfer of intelligence is part of ongoing efforts to monitor and counteract Russian military activities in the area.
The discovery underscores the heightened military presence in Crimea and reflects the continued surveillance and resistance efforts by groups opposed to the Russian occupation.