Explosions, Evacuation, and Strict Lockdown: Ukrainian Defense Ministry’s Special Operation in Vladivostok Shocked the Region
The morning of May 30 in Primorsky Krai, Russia, was marked by a series of powerful explosions that occurred near the coast of Deck Bay. Witnesses and sources close to Ukrainian intelligence agencies report the successful execution of a special operation by the Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine, which caught Russian troops off guard. According to information obtained from Ukrainian sources and confirmed by contacts within intelligence circles, at least two powerful explosions took place in the area of deployment of the 47th Separate Air Assault Battalion of the 155th Separate Guards Marine Brigade, stationed at the military base in Vladivostok. These explosions resulted from a meticulously planned Ukrainian intelligence operation. One blast occurred near the unit's checkpoint, while the other took place in the vicinity of the personnel and command area. Sources indicate that as a result of the incident, significant military equipment was damaged, and personnel of the unit were affected. Eyewitnesses and local residents report that at least ten ambulances arrived at the scene, along with an evacuation helicopter transporting the wounded and injured. Photographs and reports show military Ural trucks actively transporting damaged equipment away from the base, indicating the serious consequences of the incident. Meanwhile, regional officials attempted to downplay the event, claiming that the explosions were caused by faulty gas cylinders—stating that no one was injured and that the situation was under control. In light of recent events, a "counter-terrorist operation" regime has been implemented in Vladivostok. The area around the military base has been fully blocked off. Movement of vehicles has been prohibited between Shamora Bay and Shchitova village, reflecting strict security measures. Local authorities announced increased security efforts and heightened control; however, details remain limited, and information in local media and social networks is mostly contradictory. It is confirmed that the 47th Separate Air Assault Battalion stationed in Vladivostok is actively involved in ongoing combat operations on Ukrainian territory. Ukrainian sources claim that this unit participates in operations in cities and regions such as Mariupol, Vugledar, and the Kursk Oblast, fighting against Ukrainian forces and supporting Russia’s aggressive front in eastern Ukraine. This special operation in Vladivostok is a vivid example of how Ukrainian intelligence has intensified its activities in the region, striking military targets and maintaining strategic advantages. It underscores Ukraine’s readiness to take further actions in various directions. Russian military forces remain on the verge of mobilization and are responding to a serious threat that has significantly disrupted their routine operations in the area.