Jens Asbjørn Bøgen
The operation allegedly happened in Vladivostok and targeted Russian troops accused of war crimes.
The operation allegedly happened in Vladivostok and targeted Russian troops accused of war crimes.
What is happening?
Ukraine’s military intelligence agency, HUR, carried out a bold sabotage mission in Russia’s Far East city of Vladivostok, according to a source who spoke to the Kyiv Independent on Sept. 16.
The operation targeted Russian troops allegedly responsible for war crimes.
A strike deep behind enemy lines
Vladivostok, a strategic port city on the Sea of Japan, is located nearly 6,000 kilometers (3,730 miles) from Ukraine.
Despite its vast distance from the front lines, it has now become a site of covert Ukrainian retaliation.
Russia’s 47th Airborne Assault Battalion
The operation reportedly struck the 47th Airborne Assault Battalion of the 155th Guards Marine Brigade.
The unit is based in Shchitovaya, a village in Primorsky Krai.
It has been linked to major battles and alleged atrocities in Ukraine.
Accused of war crimes in multiple cities
According to the source, the battalion took part in fighting near Kyiv, Mariupol, Vuhledar, Kursk, and Pokrovsk.
It stands accused of committing brutal acts against civilians and executing Ukrainian prisoners of war.
Coordinated blasts at a military facility
The HUR source said a powerful blast rocked the parking area of a military facility, followed by a second explosion.
Russian media outlets confirmed emergency services and a helicopter were deployed to the scene.
Tight security and vehicle inspections
In the aftermath, Russian authorities cordoned off administrative buildings and sealed off parking areas.
Local officials began inspecting vehicles, heightening security in the area.
Moscow claims “gas malfunction”
Local Russian officials attempted to downplay the incident, claiming the explosions were the result of a gas equipment malfunction.
They stated there were no casualties, though some vehicles were reportedly damaged.
A warning message from Ukraine?
“We are waiting for obituaries to appear in the media outlets of Vladivostok,” the HUR source told the Kyiv Independent, hinting at anticipated Russian troop casualties from the attack.
Not the first strike on Vladivostok
This marks the second time HUR has targeted this unit in the region.
A similar sabotage mission took place in May, also directed at the 47th Airborne Assault Battalion, according to an earlier intelligence leak.
A growing part of Ukraine’s strategy
Ukraine has carried out several deep operations inside Russian territory in recent months.
These have included strikes on fuel depots, logistics hubs, and key military infrastructure supporting Moscow’s invasion.
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