By Svetlana Golikova
Zelenogorsk Pravda
Dateline: Zelenogorsk, June 11, 2025
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| Svetlana Golikova |
Detained were Igor Zubov (b. 1985), Alexey Svetlichny (b. 1987), and Nadezhda Ulyanova (b. 2007). Alongside multiple burner phones, authorities seized documents allegedly detailing communications with separatist forces. The trio was swiftly transported by helicopter to Novigrad, where a court remanded them into pre-trial detention for 150 days while investigations proceed.
"It is ironic that these three used the offices of a peace group to aid a hostile enemy of Chernarus by providing critical information about army and navy troop movements," stated Chernarus Minister of Justice Irina Veshnyakova. "Their perfidy harmed our troops."
Military Operations Preceded Arrests
The arrests follow intense CDF operations in western South Zagoria. According to notes provided by an anonymous source within the Chernarus Coastal Operations Group, a critical breakthrough occurred just a day prior during Operation OP2506-06-5 near Kabanino.
A task force from the 2nd Battalion, 4th Separate Light Mountain Rifle Brigade, attacked a significant separatist buildup southwest of Kabanino. Intelligence indicated this force, including Wagner Group operators, Russian militia, and local fighters, along with a mortar battery, signaled a planned shift of separatist offensive operations to western South Zagoria. During the operation, the task force commander reportedly seized a list of separatist informants, including cell phone numbers, from a civilian criminal command operative described as a "female minder."
The task force repelled counterattacks involving Russian militia, Serbian regulars, Russian special forces, technicals (improvised fighting vehicles), and UAVs using artillery support. Withdrawing under pursuit, including by a T-34 tank, the force was relieved by reinforcements blocking further separatist advances at Rogovo. Seized documents also hinted at a planned separatist operation near Myshkino.
Acting on this intelligence, the same battalion launched Operation OP2506-06-6 near Bogytyrka the following morning. The source described this action as swift and successful, eliminating two technicals and forcing separatist withdrawal. The task force commander located and "eliminated" two more civilian criminal command operatives, seizing further documents and a cell phone from another "female minder." One document detailed planned locations for vehicle repair and armament depots further north. The task force withdrew to Myshkino after inflicting what the source termed "nearly catastrophic" separatist casualties.
Peace Group Expresses Shock, Defends Young Staffer
"Trees for Peace" spokesman Ruslan Belvidorov expressed profound shock at the arrests occurring within their Berezino office. Speaking to this reporter, he vehemently denied any organizational knowledge of alleged separatist ties.
"Our organization seeks peace, not to give one side an advantage over the other. The three people arrested Wednesday were unknown to us as separatist operatives, obviously," Belvidorov stated. "Had we known about their background or how they were able to deceive us, we would never have accepted them in our ranks."
Belvidorov reserved his strongest defense for Nadezhda Ulyanova, the youngest detainee. "She was fresh out of high school, working at the office for the summer. I can't believe she had anything to do with this," he insisted. "The Ministry of Justice agents did not find a burner phone on her, or any phone, for that matter. She came from a poor farming family up north, and her family could not afford a cell phone." Belvidorov predicted Ulyanova would be released once investigators confirmed her lack of involvement, describing her as "just a sweet girl" aspiring to attend university in the fall.
He also contested the arrest methods: "The plainclothes CDF counterintelligence agents were very rough on the three detainees, unnecessarily so." Belvidorov added that agents confiscated office files, member lists, and the organization's checkbook, which he hopes will be returned.
Regarding Zubov and Svetlichny, Belvidorov noted observations that now appear suspicious in hindsight. Zubov "always had two phones with him," claiming his wife insisted on it – something Belvidorov found "strange." Zubov only provided one number to the organization, and Belvidorov rarely saw him use the second phone. He also dismissed speculation about any relationship between Zubov and Ulyanova, citing the 22-year age gap and Ulyanova's strict upbringing.
Svetlichny was described as "a drunk, constantly show[ing] up at the office drunk." He also possessed two phones, "one he used constantly and the other not very often." Belvidorov admitted the office staff didn't find this unusual at the time but acknowledged, "I guess we should have." He noted the Berezino office manager had repeatedly complained about Svetlichny's drinking and sought his dismissal.
The arrests highlight the persistent threat of espionage within Chernarus and the ongoing, deadly counteroffensive against separatist forces in South Zagoria. The investigation into the three detainees continues, with the fate of the young Ulyanova drawing particular public attention and the "Trees for Peace" organization grappling with a severe breach of trust.
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