The Kyiv Independent reported that Ukraine’s military intelligence (HUR) orchestrated explosions in Vladivostok, Russia, as a retaliatory measure against troops accused of war crimes. The targeted unit, the 47th Airborne Assault Battalion, was stationed in the Primorsky Krai region, approximately 6,000 kilometers east of Ukraine. The HUR source stated the battalion, known for its alleged brutality, fought in several Ukrainian cities. While Russian authorities attributed the blasts to a gas equipment malfunction, this operation marks the second such incident near Vladivostok this year, following a similar attack in May.
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A Russian gas pipeline near Vladivostok, crucial for supplying military facilities, was destroyed in an explosion and subsequent fire, according to a source within the Ukrainian Defense Ministry’s Main Intelligence Directorate (HUR). The damaged pipeline provided gas to multiple Russian military installations, including units of the 155th Naval Infantry Brigade. The incident, which occurred around 1:00-2:00 AM on July 5, 2025, also involved the destruction of a water supply line for military garrisons. To control information flow during Vladivostok’s anniversary celebrations, authorities reportedly restricted mobile internet and communications in the area.
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A leaked FSB document reveals Russia’s deep concern over China’s potential annexation of parts of its Far East, including Vladivostok. Despite publicly warm relations, the document details a “tense and dynamically developing” intelligence battle, with Russia accusing China of historical claims, intelligence gathering, and recruitment of Russian spies. The FSB highlights China’s interest in the Arctic and Northern Sea Route, alongside concerns about espionage targeting sensitive military technology and information on the Ukraine war. This internal FSB assessment underscores a significant underlying distrust between the two nations, despite their outwardly friendly relationship.
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John Q. Hosedrinker