Belarus's Cyber Partisans Are Taking The Fight To Russia
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- Aerospace & Defense Belarus's Cyber Partisans Are Taking The Fight To Russia By David Kirichenko,
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- Four years later, one of the country's most prominent anti-regime groups is increasingly taking the fight back to Russia.
Aerospace & Defense Belarus's Cyber Partisans Are Taking The Fight To Russia By David Kirichenko,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Kirichenko is a journalist focusing on war and technology.Follow Author Jun 23, 2026, 09:30pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.Summary Belarusian anti-regime group, the Cyber Partisans, is shifting its focus from Lukashenka's regime to increasingly target Russia. Formed after the 2020 election, the group gained prominence by disrupting Belarusian Railways in 2022, hindering Russian troop movements, and exposing KGB records. Spokesperson Yuliana Shemetovets stated their strategy now prioritizes Russian targets, which are more challenging but essential for Belarus's sovereignty. They aim for "destructive operations" against Russia, utilizing AI to scale efforts, despite constant infiltration attempts by Belarusian intelligence. This cyber resistance is part of a broader movement, including Belarusian volunteers fighting in Ukraine, who believe Russia's defeat is crucial for Belarus's freedom.
Belarusian volunteers wave the flag of Kastus Kalinouski Regiment during a protest in Sofia Square on March 14, 2023 in Kyiv, Ukraine.Global Images Ukraine via Getty ImagesBelarus served as a launchpad for Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Four years later, one of the country's most prominent anti-regime groups is increasingly taking the fight back to Russia.