In Russia, a suspect wanted in connection with an attack on a strategically important military airfield has been placed on the wanted list
In Ust-Kut, Irkutsk Region, Russia, information has emerged about the start of a search for a man who, according to Russian authorities, may be involved in recent drone attacks on the strategic airfield "Belyaya." This airbase is a significant facility for Russian military forces, and the attack on it has caused broad resonance among military and political circles. The Ust-Kut city administration announced this on their official Telegram channel and also circulated a photo of the suspect to aid the public in locating him and identifying his identity. The surname of the wanted person is Andriy Tymofieiev, born in 1987. According to Russian sources, his identity is linked to several cities and regions. Specifically, reports mention his places of birth and residence: initially believed to be born in Donetsk, then living in Kyiv, and a few years ago moving to the Chelyabinsk region, particularly to Miass, where he registered a business activity. It is previously known that in October 2024, he opened a private enterprise engaged in freight transportation. Sources indicate that the vehicles he purchased at the end of last year were used to organize the attack on the military site. Official representatives of the local administration stated that the man is likely involved in the infiltration of drones onto the territory of the Belyaya airbase, which was targeted by unknown persons in June of this year. The search is ongoing, and authorities are currently urging citizens to assist in the search by sharing his image and any information about his possible whereabouts. According to sources, law enforcement agencies have already activated all their resources to locate the suspect as well as any possible network of individuals involved in the attack. Subsequent statements from official Moscow confirm the seriousness of the situation. In response, Russian military and security officials emphasize that the attack on the strategic Belyaya airbase is a calculated attempt to disrupt Russia’s military potential and demonstrates weakness or the failure of security systems. So far, there have been no official results regarding the detention of suspects, but active search efforts are ongoing. Regarding the political context, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky noted that "our people who helped carry out this bold and important operation have already been evacuated from Russian territory to a safe place." This reflects a high level of coordination among operational teams and deliberate support for Ukrainian efforts to ensure the safety of their citizens and military personnel. Earlier, on June 1, Russia experienced intensive strikes affecting at least four airfields. According to "Ukrainska Pravda" sources, approximately forty Russian aircraft—including strategic bombers and other military aircraft—were destroyed as a result of these attacks. The Russian Defense Ministry officially confirmed the use of FPV drones in the attack and blamed the "Kyiv regime," implying Ukraine’s involvement in operations against Russian military targets. It is important to note that this attack was one of the largest over the years of the armed confrontation and is viewed as a vivid demonstration of active Ukrainian special services and military efforts to weaken Russia’s military potential in strategic sectors. Moreover, analysts indicate that the United States was not informed about these operations, highlighting the complexity of such measures and the high level of secrecy involved. A significant role in covering these events is played by international intelligence agencies and military analysts. Satellite images have been released that provide a more detailed assessment of the damage inflicted. These photos, published by analyst Chris Bigger, show the fire effects of the attack on the Belyaya base in Irkutsk Region and confirm the scale of Russian aviation losses. These series of events further underscore the high tension in the Russian-Ukrainian conflict and point to increased Ukrainian efforts to diminish Russia’s military strength. Meanwhile, challenges for the Russian authorities and security services remain complex, with the search for suspects and vigilance over the situation remaining priorities.