Looking back at the turbulent years of World War II, the contest between the Soviet and Japanese intelligence agencies is always evocative. From certain incidents, such as the Sorge case, we can get a glimpse of the disparity in strength between the two sides. The Ussuri Tiger incident in 1938 was a vivid portrayal of the defeat of the Japanese intelligence agencies. At that time, the Japanese Army planned an unprecedented strategic attempt to assassinate Soviet leader Joseph Stalin, but as soon as they stepped onto the Soviet border, they were ambushed by border guards.
Speaking of the leaders of the Soviet Union, we have to mention Stalin, who suffered from rheumatism. For the sake of his health, the Soviet top brass carefully created a health resort in Sochi. In this picturesque place, a spa center is under construction. In charge of supervising the project was Soviet Colonel Ryusikov, who devoted countless efforts to everything from site selection to construction.
However, fate played a joke on Ryusikov. He was originally in charge of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in the Far East, but he was faced with the dilemma of being transferred back to Moscow because of his ineffective anti-rebellion work. In a panic, he chose to defect to Japan. This decision not only changed his fate, but also indirectly triggered the Japanese plan to assassinate Stalin.
Lyusikov revealed to the Japanese army the Soviet military deployment in the Far East, as well as information that Stalin was about to go to Sochi for recuperation. After hearing the news, the Japanese military top brass decided to make a desperate gamble and send an elite squad to infiltrate the territory of the Soviet Union and carry out assassination missions. They orchestrated their infiltration of the sanatorium through a sewer pipe in an attempt to assassinate Stalin unsuspectingly.
However, the very moment the operation team stepped into Soviet territory, they were surrounded by Soviet border guards. After a fierce battle, most of the team members were killed, and only a few escaped. This well-planned assassination attempt ended in failure.
In fact, all this was under Stalin's control. He had already gained insight into the plans of the Japanese army and secretly laid a net. The small actions of the Japanese army, under the close surveillance of the Soviet intelligence agencies, were nothing more than a clown-like performance.
Looking back on this period of history, we cannot help but marvel at the great strength and remarkable capabilities of the Soviet intelligence agencies. On the stage of World War II, they showed unparalleled wisdom and courage, and made great achievements in defending the security and interests of the country.