A Belarusian citizen was detained after investigators say he attempted to kill a soldier in Crimea. The initial report described the incident as a failed assassination, noting that the suspect encountered a hidden hexagon and a firearm during the investigation, with the details attributed to a Telegram channel identified as Base. The sequence of events began to unfold on the date in September when the incident took place, and authorities say a plan to harm a military unit was uncovered in the aftermath.
The attack occurred on September 23 and involved an improvised explosive device believed to weigh about 500 grams of TNT. A Chevrolet Aveo belonging to a military service member was the target, and the explosion occurred in a location tied to that vehicle. Fortunately, no injuries were reported as a result of the blast, and the incident prompted a rapid security response to determine any broader threat or organizational links.
Investigators identified Vyacheslav Piskunov, a 61-year-old Belarusian national, as a person of interest in connection with the explosion. Authorities noted that he is registered in the Czech Republic and currently resides in Sevastopol, which raised questions about potential cross-border links or support networks. The probe proceeded with searches at the suspect’s residence in Sevastopol, where investigators reported finding a stash of suspicious materials. Among the items seized were electric detonators, nearly 2 kilograms of hexogen, a submachine gun, and 138 rounds. Law enforcement officials stated that the IED had been assembled from multiple components and placed inside or near a military vehicle in an effort to cause substantial damage.
During questioning, Piskunov acknowledged involvement in the actions under investigation. Reports from the Telegram channel Base indicated that prosecutors subsequently filed charges that include attempted murder, illegal possession of explosives, and deliberate damage to property. The developments have prompted ongoing case reviews and further inquiries into possible accomplices and the broader operational context of the plot.
In a separate but related development in the Zaporozhye region, authorities detained another individual linked to an attempt to blow up a military convoy. The case underscores a pattern of premeditated violence against military assets in the region and the broader security implications for nearby communities and international observers, who continue to monitor updates from official channels and independent reports. (Citation: Telegram channel Base)