SOVIET TROOPS AND SUPPLY INSTALLATIONS IN THE LENINGRAD MILITARY DISTRICT

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AA WreftYTT w Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 50X1-HUM SECURITY INFORMATION COUNTRY USSR (Leningrad) INFORMATION REPORT REPORT CD NO. DATE DISTR, 6 February 1953 SUBJECT Soviet Troops and Supply Installations in the NO OF PAGES]. 'Leningrad Military District DATE OF INFO. PLACE ACQUIREC NO. OF ENCLS.7 (of 52 pages) (LISTED BELOW) 50X1-HUM SUPPLEMENT TO REPORT NO. THIS DOCUMENT 'CONTA INS INFORMATION AFFECTING THE NATIONAL DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES, WITHIN THE MEANING OF T I T LE 18, SECT IONS 795 AND 794, OF THE U.. CODE, AS AMENDED. ITS TRANSMISSION OR REVE- LATION OF ITS CONTE NTS TO OR RECEIPT BY AN UNAUTHORIZED PERSON IS PROHIBITED BY LAW. THE REPRODUCTION OF. THIS FORM 15 PROHIBITED. THIS IS UNEVALUATED INFORMATION 50X1-HUM Attached is a report on Soviet troops and supply installations in the Leningrad Military District. Attachments: 1. Soviet Army Units in the Leningrad MD, 2. Soviet Supply Installations in the Leningrad MD 3. Sketch of area Northwest of Leningrad 4. Sketch of Special-TYpe Tank 5. Sketch of Kushenkino Ammunition Depot 6. Location of Military Installations in Tallinn 7. Location of Installations in Leningrad CLASSIFICATION CONFIDENTIAL 50X1-HUM STATE X NAVY NSRB DISTRIBUTION ARMY .A I R FBI ivag di Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 CONFIDENTIAL Section A. Soviet Army Units in the Leningrad VD. Attachment 1 Locality Tallinn (59-25N, 24-45E). Quartering facilities Location Occupation Remarks Barracks, a three-story brick building. Barracks. 1. Barracks, old installation compris- ing nine four-story brick buildings, cov- ered with yellow, flat roofs, surrounded by CONFIDENTIAL 10 to 12 Constructed after the km east of war and occupied by a town, tank unit; according to Soviet workers. See item 1, Attach. 6. See item 1, Attach. 6. Referred to as Red Barracks, partially destroyed, reconstruc- ted and enlarged after the war. Occupied by a navy unit whose strength was estimated at more than 1,000 men in 1949. Navy unit of an estimated 1,000 men, wearing gold anchors on their sleeves and the Cyrillic letters 5.f on their epaulets. Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 observed a parking site with tanks and self-propelled guns east of the town near the new road to Leningrad in 1949. Several heavy AAA bat- teries were emplaced in the Tallinn harbor area. Firing practice, in which numerous searchlights participated, was held at night in the summer of 1949. The former central camp (see item 2) was occu- pied by a motorized unit of more than 1,000 men and a navy unit was stationed in the former "Harbor Camp" (see item 3), according to fellow PWs. 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 CONFIDENTIAL -2- a wrought iron fence with an anchor attach- ? ad to the two piers of the entrance. 2. Barracks, fairly old installation of 8 to 10 four-story red brick buildings, about 25 x 10 meters, enclosed by a mire fence. AA emplacements. See item 4, Attach. . See item 59 Attach. 6. CONFIDENTIAL Tank unit of an estimated strength of at least 1,000 men with tank in- signia on their epaulets. Tanks covered with tar- paulins were observed in a small moods beside the barracks. Two tanks were continually seen by the side of the entrance to the barracks. An improved AA emplacement was last observed in early 1949. Five or six guns similar to the German 88 mm AA gun were noted. About 40 soldiers were continually observed in the emplacements. Firing at towed targets was practiced. Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 Attachment 1 /observed a heavy AA battery near the Har- bor Camp (see item 3, Attach. 6) \ Smoke screen practice was frequently held northwest of the Harbor Camp along the shore. The smoke pots were about 40 cm high and 30 am in diameter, were connected by cables, and were elec- trically ignited. It took about 10 minutes until the smoke screen was completed. 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 CONFIDENTIAL -3- Barracks area with See item numerous new buildings. 1, Attach. 6. Barracks (?). Seven three-Otory brick buildings, two barracks under ,:;on- struction? foundations, one small guardhouse surrounded by a wall. 1. Military quarters, former PW Camp No 7286/2 referred to as Harbor Camp, old store- houses. See item 6, Attach. 6. See item 7, Attach. 6. See item 8, Attach. 6. See item 3, Attach. 6. CONFIDENTIAL a. Intensive construction activity; since the view was obstructed by trees, only one barracks, occupied by a guard unit, was identified. b. Eight barracks build- ings, two of which were still under construction. A band was heard practic- ing daily in one of the completed buildings. c. Barracks buildings on a meadow; no details re- membered. The installation was still under construction more than 40 buildings were planned; some of them were already staked out. The access road was under construction. No kitchens were installed in these buildings. The workers called these build- ings barracks. Occupied by a mit of 700 to 800 naval troops in the spring of 1949. Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 Attachment I 50X1 -HUM- 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 CONFIDENTIAL 2. Barracks, partially destroyed temporary wooden buildings,' one brick building, 100 x 20 meters, one kitchen. Barracks. Five three-story brick buildings, 50 x 25 meters; only the frame- work was completed; five more buildings were under construc- tion; the framework of four stables was completed; surrounded by a barbed-wire fence. 1. Barracks. Several old buildings. 2. Barracks. Several brick build- ings and numerous open gun storehouses. See item 2, Attach. 60 See item 9, Attach. 6. See item 10, Attach. 6. CONFIDENTIAL Occupied with a motorized unit of about one battalion The troops of this unit wore red-bordered black epaulets. This installation was still under construction A colonel of the Soviet Army was in charge of the construction work. These barracks had been occupied since 1946 by a convoy unit of an estimated 1,500 men, presumably one re- giment. These troops wore blue-bordered red epaulets with practice targets and rifles as insignia. Weapons: Rifles, submachine guns, light machine guns. Equip- ment: Some trucks, horse- drawn vehicles. The troops were broken down into guard platoons for pw camps, prison, railroad station, etc. Occupied by about one battalion of motorized troops who wore red- bordered black epaulets Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 Attachment 1 The main PW camp VAS accomodated in the gun storehouses until 1946. 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 CONFIDENTIAL 3. Military quarters 1. Barracks. One three-story quar- tering building, one three-story mess build- ing, one stable, one shed; all enclosed by a wire fence. See item 119 Attach. No details available. 6. with crossed-gun-barrel insignia, the same insignia being painted on the trucks. About fifty 76.2 mm guns and about a hundred three axle trucks were observed in the barracks area. The troops of this unit, in- cluding the commanding officer, who was a lieu- tenant colonel, were Estonians,i heard only Estonian songs sung by the troops when leaving the barracks. Referred to as navy school. See item 109 Attach. 60 CONFIDENTIAL Occupied by an infantry unit, referred to as regi- ment, the troops of which wore the numerical desig- nation 531 on their epau- lets.' Ranking officer: a major general. Strength: an estimated 1,000 troops, according to observations made when these troops lined up for review. Organization: Two units of junior soldiers (1929 and 1930 classes?) accommodated in the barracks, one unit Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 Attachment 1 50X1 -HUM r 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 uUNFIDENTIAL -6- 2. Barracks. Four large brick build- ings, five or six small buildings, one large open gun storehouse, one kitchen, one three-story motor vehicle repair shop. See item 2, Attach. 6. CONFIDENTIAL of senior soldiers accommo- dated near the pw camps. Weapons: rifles and sub- machine guns with drum magazines. Equipment: rations were hauled by horse-drawn vehicles. No trucks were observed. /many soldiers were natives of Krasnodar, Stalingrad, and Saratov. a. Infantry unit, estimated at 350 to 400 troops. This unit was a security batta- lion, /Small details frequently left the bar- racks on trucks. Weapons: short automatic rifles, about 100 cm long, fitted with a large attachable magazine; two submachine gun types with attachable magazines; light machine guns with horizontal drums; 45 mm AT guns with- out muzzle brakes, fitted with tire wheels with steel spokesand shields, towed by trucks. b. Antitank unit, esti- mated at 600 to 650 men. Weapons: infantry Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 Attachment 1 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25 : CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 CCNFIDENTIAL 1. Barracks. About 12 four-story brick buildings. See item 1, Attach. 6. CONFIDENTIAL weapons, 76.2 mm guns with muzzle brakes, rubber tired steel-disk wheels, split trail gun carriages, curved shields. Three lines of 60 to 70 guns of this type were observed in the open storehouse. Fifty to sixty 5-ton trucks of Studebaker and Ford make, half of which were blocked up, and 15 cross-country passenger cars were seen in a parking lot. The troops were seen leaving the barracks in_a southern 'direction with 3 to ?10 trucks with attached guns. All commands were carried out precisely. Occupied by a unit of the Soviet Navy which was estimated at 1,000 to 1,200 men. The caps of the sailors were marked with the lettering "Baltic Fleet". Part of the troops were young soldiers, who apparently underwent training there; part were crews of war- ships under repair at the shipyard. niti7pri r.OLIV Approved for Release 2011/03/25 : CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 Attachment 1 The military bearing of naval soldiers in Tallinn was excellent. 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25 CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 CONFIDENTIAL -8- . 2. Military quarters. Old castle and Cathe- dral Hill. 1. Barracks. One large five-story brick building, one clubhouse, one shed, one target range. See item Infantry unit, troops had 129 Attach. the numerical designation 6. 260 on their epaulets. This unit was referred to as regiment in the FW camp.' The strength of this unit was estimated at 19000. Weapons and equipment g long rifles with bayonets; submachine guns with round drums; about 40 trucks. Most of the troops were young soldiers, mostly from Uzbekistan and the Far East, and had slant eyes. They wore very neglected uniforms with red epau- lets. A band practiced for several hours every day in the Castle. See item 13a9 Attach. 6. CONFIDENTIAL Infantry unit estimated at 500 men wearing blue - bordered red epaulets. They were accommodated in the fourth ana fifth stories. Ranking officer was a major. Weaponsg rifles? submachine guns, machine guns, about 80 mm trench mortars. Almost all soldiers wore war decorations. On the first floor were housed the guardroom, the garage, and Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25 CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 Attac 1 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 CONFIDENTIAL -9- 2. Barracks. Three large five-story brick buildings, one smaller four-story brick building, 12 tents parking lots with trucks, tanks, and armored recon- naissance tars. 1. Detraining of a tank unit. See item 13b, Attach. 6. CONFIDENTIAL the mess hall. Offices with about 60 officers and 20 uniformed women were on the second floor. Tank unit equipped with more than 50 tanks of various types, more than 100_armored reconnaissance cars, about 200 trucks, More than 100 cross-country passenger cars and 16 automatic guns. The following observations were made Attachment 1 during a period of eight to fourteen days: A tank unit was detrained at the Kopli railroad ?station,[ Groups of armored vehicles and trucks rode past the ?PW camp in the direction of the harbor daily from 6 a.m, until darkness, sometimes also at night. The troops were accommo- dated in tents in the harbor area. No embark- ing was observed. The armored vehicles were T-34 and JS tanks as well as self-propelled guns Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 observed the entraining of tanks and self- propelled guns at the freight station at the harbor 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 CONFIDENTIAL Observations made from the athletic field. Observations made from the "Moscow Zavod" repair ship- yard 2. AA emplacements. 1. Embarcation of armored vehicles. -10- See item 14, Attach. 6. Commercial Port. CONFIDENTIAL . carrying infantrymen. The troops were armed with rifles and submachine guns. Trucks towing AT guns, AA guns, and intercept re- ceivers, as well as radio truoks,mere also observed. Twelve heavy AA guns were emplaced in positions forming a semi-circle. AA practice in which also aircraft and searchlights participated was held at night. Three radio trucks towing generators and fitted with masts 15 meters high, as well as three intercept receivers, loaded on trailers and equipped with large curved funnels, were ob- served in nearby Cath- erine Park. Trains loaded with self- propelled guns frequently arrived at the Kcpli freight station Attachment 1 AA field positions were observed near the road from Tallinn to Saku? about 12 km southwest of Tallinn, in the summer of 1948. About three heavy batteries were seen em- placed on one side of this road, searchlights on the other. 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM These guns looked brand- new, had no revolving turrets, and the barrels ?of the guns were covered. The guns could not be counted; however, all Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 the self-propelled guns and the ammunition were stored on islands off the Estonian coast. military units were billeted in these 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM Paldi ski (59-20N, 2!-03E).. Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 CONFIDENTIAL -11- 2. Loading of ammu- nition. Barracks. Four large five-story brick buildings And one small building. Commercial port. On the nor- thern side of the Paldiski- Tallinn road, near the town of Klooga? in a brushwood. CONFIDENTIAL their number exceeded 1,000. The guns were driven to the Commercial Port and were embarked in groups of 20 on 10 to 15 ferries. The surfaces of the Streets used by these guns were badly torn up. The loading of various caliber ammunition on ferries was frequently observed during the same period. The ammunition arrived by truck from the large Menigo ammu- nition depot, reportedly the main ammunition depot of Estonia. The barracks, although burnt out to all appear- ances, seemed to be occu- pied. Groups of soldiers undergoing training were frequently observed be- tween the buildings. About one infantry bat- talion with red-bordered epaulets was once ob- served on the road. Training with horse- drawn AT guns of Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 Attachment 1 islands. five or six companies were embarked in the naval port in the summer of 1948. 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM Keila (59-18N9 24-25E). Kuusalu (59-26N, 25-25E). Solompya Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 CONFIDENTIAL Observations made from the Tallinn Leningrad road. -12- Military quarters of about 20 wooden bar- racks and one brick building 9 surrounded by a wire fence. The wooden gate had a Soviet star. Just west of towns immediately on the coast in a woodland. CONFIDENTIAL approximately 40 mm caliber was practiced. Loudspeaker broadcasts were continually heard from the area south of the road. The road was blocked by troops wearing green service color.3 An undetermined number of tanks was observed be- tween the houses and on the town perimeter in the summer of 1948. The de- pendents of the soldiers were accomodated in Keila and in other nearby towns. A tank unit which had come from Berlin moved into temporary barracks in the Kuusalu area in Other tank units had been previously accommo- dated there. A Soviet Army unit esti- mated at 19000 men; wear- ing red-bordered black epaulets without ser- vice insignia, was ob- served in June 1949. Only submachine guns were Observed. Sup- plies were carried by Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 Attachment 1 The military quarters were referred to as ??Latvian Quarters?' 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM Keila (59-18N9 24-25E). Kuusalu (59-26N, 25-25E). Solompya Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 CONFIDENTIAL Observations made from the Tallinn Leningrad road. -12- Military quarters of about 20 wooden bar- racks and one brick building 9 surrounded by a wire fence. The wooden gate had a Soviet star. Just west of towns immediately on the coast in a woodland. CONFIDENTIAL approximately 40 mm caliber was practiced. Loudspeaker broadcasts were continually heard from the area south of the road. The road was blocked by troops wearing green service color.3 An undetermined number of tanks was observed be- tween the houses and on the town perimeter in the summer of 1948. The de- pendents of the soldiers were accomodated in Keila and in other nearby towns. A tank unit which had come from Berlin moved into temporary barracks in the Kuusalu area in Other tank units had been previously accommo- dated there. A Soviet Army unit esti- mated at 19000 men; wear- ing red-bordered black epaulets without ser- vice insignia, was ob- served in June 1949. Only submachine guns were Observed. Sup- plies were carried by Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 Attachment 1 The military quarters were referred to as ??Latvian Quarters?' 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 CONFIDENTIAL 3. Military building. One fairly old multi- story structure with a frontage of about 100 Meters. h. Barracks. (Wrecked aircraft were seen in the bar- racks area.) S. Military quarters. 6. Barracks. One four-story brick building. 7. Barracks. One multi-story brick building of about 80 meters in length. See item 3, Attach. 7. See item h$ Attach. 7. See item 5, Attach, 7. See item 6, Attach. 7. See item 7, Attach. 7. CONFIDENTIAL Officers were regularly seen leaving and enter- ing the building The ranks of these officers ranged from warrant of- ficer to captain. No enlisted personnel were observed. Occupied by a motorized unit Heavy motor traf- fic to and from the bar- racks. No heavy arms were observed. Referred to as officer school. About 100 young officers were continually seen receiving training with and without rifles. Naval unit. Sailors wearing blue uniforms were seen entering and leaving the barracks. Referred to as navy school. The troops of this school wore navy uniforms with silver-bordered epaulets. The building served in- struction purposes. A. warship lettered Avrora, anchored beside the Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 Attachment 1 50X1-HUM\ 50X1-HUM 50X1-HUM Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 CONFIDENTIAL Military building, formerly a cloister. Military building. One four-story brick stricture about 50 meters long. Military quarters. Military quarters. -15- See item 8, Attach. 7. See item 8, Attach. 7. See item 9, Attach. 7. See item 9, Attach. 7. CONFIDENTIAL school. The naval trainees were accomodated in this vessel. Navy school. Cadets wearing short naval jackets were accommodated in the building. Once they were seen leaving the school to take part in a troop review. They march- ed in about eight platoons of 70 to 100 men each and carried rifles with fixed bayonets. A navy school was housed in this building Young sailors, carrying satchels, were seen entering the building. They had various in- scriptions in gold letters on their caps. Artillery school. A colonel was the ranking officer. The school was attended by an esti- mated 600 officer candi- dates. Officer school. Very young soldiers under- going basic training Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 observed a navy school on liosaya street in May 1949, while doing construction mork at the Baltic Shipyard. The trainees wore EM uniforms. Only a few officers were seen. 50X1-HUM 50X1-HUM 50X1-HUM 50X1-HUM Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 CONFIDENTIAL Observations Made, on truck rides through the city and its suburbs. a. AA emplacements. b. AA emplacements. -16- See item 10, Attach. 7, About 2 km south- east of the large party building located on the eastern side of Moscow, Highway. were observed. About 15 guns and mortars were seen in the school area.5 Twelve 20 mm AA guns were emplaced in yards and on buildings. The crews, who yore grey-bordered black epaulets, were accommo- dated in temporary bar- racks. observed the following itemss a. About 8 to 10 guns of 80 to 100 mm were emplaced in improved positions. b. About 8 to 10 guns of 80 to 100 mm. The crews who were trained with the guns were quartered in bunkers. C. 12 guns larger than 100 mm were lo- cated near 5 or 6 temporary barracks. The following was seen in various places in the fall of 1949a In- tercept receivers fitted with four quad- ratic funnels; search- lights, radar sets of the parabolic reflector CONFIDENTIAL Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 Attachment 1 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 CONFIDENTIAL Attachment 1 ? -17- Military quarters, a former boarding school for girls. Barracks. Barracks. One horseshoe-shaped block of buildings. ? See item 11, Attach. 7. type. Service personnel, but no quarters were obser- ved near these install- ations. Motorcycle unit. More than 200 motorcycles with sidecars and 15 to 20 armored reconnaissance cars were observed. Al- most all the enlisted personnel were armed with submachine guns. See item Navy officer school. 6, Attach. Five groups, about 40 7. men each, underwent training in the bar- racks yard. A mili- tary quarters, occu- pied by an infantry unit, bordered on the barracks, according to Soviet workers. See item 6, Attach. 7. CONFIDENTIAL Referred to as navy engineering school. Occupied by 400 to 500 navy cadets. The school, which was not estab- lished before 1947, was equipped with instruc tion material from a Thuringian engineering school, Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25 : CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9" Another navy quarters was opposite the school. 50X1-HUM 50X1-HUM 50X1-HUM Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 CONFIDENTIAL Barracks. 1. Barracks. 2. Barracks. . 3. Barracks, one brick building. I. Two warships. -18- See item 12; Attach. 7. See item 13, Attach. 7. See item 14, Attach. 7. See item 159 Attach. 7. See item 16, Attach, 7, Ca\IFIDINTIAL A portion of the barracks was occupied by an army unit and civilians. The framework of the bar- racks was completed\ A very great number of naval officers was daily seen on the construction site. This barracks was gener- ally called a navy school Navy troops undergoing training were frequently seen in the barracks yard. Occupied by navy troops. Training activities were observed in the barracks yard. Sailors were observed drilling in the street in front af the barracks. One of the vessels was referred to as cruiser Avrora It was rFequently seen sailing upstream. Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 Attachment 1 50X1-HUM 50X1-HUM 50X1-HUM (7- 50X1-HUM t- Comment: According to a report pub- - lished in Izvestiya of 18 November 19489 th?e cruiser '- Avrora was anchored in front of the Nakhimov School for navy cadets f on 17 November 1948 and turned over tb this sChool ' for training purposes. 50X1-HUM Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 CONFIDENTIAL Barracks. 1. Barracks. 2. Barracks. . 3. Barracks, one brick building. I. Two warships. -18- See item 12; Attach. 7. See item 13, Attach. 7. See item 14, Attach. 7. See item 159 Attach. 7. See item 16, Attach, 7, Ca\IFIDINTIAL A portion of the barracks was occupied by an army unit and civilians. The framework of the bar- racks was completed\ A very great number of naval officers was daily seen on the construction site. This barracks was gener- ally called a navy school Navy troops undergoing training were frequently seen in the barracks yard. Occupied by navy troops. Training activities were observed in the barracks yard. Sailors were observed drilling in the street in front af the barracks. One of the vessels was referred to as cruiser Avrora It was rFequently seen sailing upstream. Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 Attachment 1 50X1-HUM 50X1-HUM 50X1-HUM (7- 50X1-HUM t- Comment: According to a report pub- - lished in Izvestiya of 18 November 19489 th?e cruiser '- Avrora was anchored in front of the Nakhimov School for navy cadets f on 17 November 1948 and turned over tb this sChool ' for training purposes. 50X1-HUM Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 CONFIDENTIAL -20- 1. Military quarters. One four-story white building 100 meters long, drill ground. 2. Storage yard. Barracks. One four-story brick building 250 meters long; four brick buildings of 40 x 15 meters, one of them was destroyed; one garage 100 meters long; one service station; one boiler house; one storehouse. See item 19, Attach. 7. Several hundred meters south of the mili- tary school. See item 19, Attach. 7. See item 1, Attach. CONFIDENTIAL Military school commanded by a general. About 50 officers were employed as instructors. There were 300 to 350 young trainees. Drill, close- range combat training with bayonets, and in- struction on guns were observed. About 15 AA guns, esti- mated at 80 mm, covered with tarpaulins, sere stored in this yard. Prime movers were not seen. The guns were never used, but were cleaned occasionally. A signal unit esti- mated at 400 to 500 men was quartered in these buildings. Weaponsg rifles and submachine guns. Equipment?, about 25 radio and telephone trucks, radio sets, telephones, cable drums, lance poles. Activities: drill, technical training, instruction, and gymnastics. The troops were regularly marched or trucked out. Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 Attachment I 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM ran air force barracks west of the Vitebsk railroad station 50X1 -HUM See item 19, Attach. . the signal barracks lo- cated east of the railroad station. 50X1 -HUM Area of Sestroretsk (60,0%9 30-00E). Olgino (60,L-00N, 30-07E). Levashevo (60-06N9 30-12E). Chernaya Rechka (49-55ff, 30-59E). Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 CONFIIENTIAL -21- 1. Barracks, several four-story white birch buildings with sheds and tempor- ary buildings behind them, surrounded by a barbed-wire fence. 2. Military quarters, several temporary bar- racks four wooden sheds, 30 x 10 meters; one about 12 x 12 x 2- meter concrete bunker under construction the entire installation was surrounded by a barbed wire fence. See items 2a to c, Attach. 3. See item 6. Attach. 3., CCKFIDENTIAL W tank unit was observed . The troops of this unit wore tank insignia on their epaulets. Numerous T-34 tanks were seen daily. The tanks had five bogie wheels, with no track-supporting rol- lers, and were fitted with one 75 mm gun. Some of the guns had muzzle brakes. Columns of about ten tanks each with unarmed infantrymen riding them were seen several times every day. March training was held by troops wearing gas masks. Heavy truck traffic was Observed. A tank unit was observed fhe troops of this unit wore epaulets with tank insignia and unidentified numbers and mere esti- mated at 250 to 300 men. A major apparently was the ranking officer. About 50 T-34 tanks and 50 trucks were stored in the open and in wooden sheds. Five or six tanks Coov Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 Attachment 1 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM The entire area was ? teeming with soldiers. 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUN/ Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25 : CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 CONFIDENTIAL -22- 3. Storage yard with numerous widely disper- sed temporary buildings and sheds, surrounded by a barbed wire fence. 4. Fortifications. See item Attach. 3, Between Sestror- etsk and the road leading from Lenin- grad to Vyborg, northwest of Chernaya Rechka, lo- cated in a brushwood area. CONFIDENTIAL were daily seen starting for cross-country rides. Large numbers of AT guns and AA guns were seen in open sheds [No details on troops occupying this installation. Construction of a new forti- fication line'with a re- stricted area extending to the southeast. Most of the old installations were being demolished. Des- cription of the instal- lation a. Concrete bunkers about 15 x 10 meters, projecting 1.5 meters above ground Iavel,with one loophole on three aides. Thickness of walls estimated at 1 meter. The bunkers were camouflaged as houses. The individual bunkers were 100 to 200 meters apart. The depth of the fortifi- cations was not deter- mined. Trenches were seen between the bunkers. Sanitized Com/ Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 Attachment 1 50X1-HUM I. 50X1-HUM Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 CCNFIDENTIAL -23- 5. AA emplacements. 6. Storage yard. 7. Fortifications near bridges. About 1 km south of the Lisiy Nos railroad station on the shore road in a brush wood area. On the Olgino- Llsiy Nos shore road. Just east Of Olgino at both CONFIPENTIAL b. At the street Crossing were six or aaven well camouflaged armored turrets (concrete block base; 4 X 4 meters, with a T-34 tank turret on top). This de- fense system was construc- ted exclusively by troops wearing black epaulets With tank insignia. About 20 AA guns of 70 to 80 mm, emplaced in groups of 6 to 8, were observed Tents and some motor ve- hicles were seen between the emplacements. The troops observed in these positions wore red bordered black epaulets. About 30 trucks were stored in a line. AT guns, about 75 mm, fitted with muzzle brakes; were attached to these trucks. Some trucks with box-like bodies were also seen. A few soldiers were observed near these trucks. These obser- vations were last made in June 1949. Two new concrete bunkers, about 4 meters square and 2.5 meters above ground, Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 Attachment 1 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 CONFIDENTIAL 1. Barracks. About 15 four-and five-story brick buildings. 2. Military quarters, about 25 three-and four- story buildings. ends of the large combined road and rail bridge Chernaya Rechka. See item 1, Attach. 3. About 4 km southeast of Chernaya Rechka. See item 2, Attach. 3. CONFIMITIAL were covered with .sod and fitted with loop- holes. One sentry stood in front of each . bunker. last observed in June 1949. The unit in these build- ings was estimated at more than 3,000 men. A signal unit and a motor- ized artillery unit estimated at one regi- ment were stationed there. Guns of 120 mm and 76.2 mm as well as heavy 120 mm mortars were Observed. The guns were drawn by prime movers and trac- tors; the mortars were drawn by trucks. Tank unit. About 10 tanks were stored in each of several wooden sheds. Tanks were being repaired in front of some Sheds. Various tank types and self-propelled guns of about 150 mm caliber were observed. Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 iment, 1 This town was merely a military settlement. The former residents had been removed. 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM The name of this town was not determined. The former residents had been removed. Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 CONFIDENTIAL - 25 - Military quarters. Fortifications. 1. Barracks. About 15 large four- story brick buildings, extending 600 to 800 meters along the road. Levashevo, See item 35 Attach. 3. In the Sestroretsk- Chernaya Rechka area. North of the Chernaya Rechka- Stariy Beloos- trov road. (60-12N, 30-02E). Chernaya Rechka, north of the road. Tank unit of about 15000 men. Five concrete bunkers, Camouflaged as mock ruins or wooden houses, dir- ected their fire toward the northwest or the northeast. During prac- tice these bunkers were occupied by 76.2 mm AT guns. Field fortifications, armored cupolas, anti- tank ditches, excavated bunkers, partly de- stroyed, partly occupied by troops. Further im- provement of the AA em- placements was observed Occupation not identi- fied. Officers houses, clubhouses, etc., were located almost entirely on the southern side of the road. CCNFIDENTIAL Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 50X1-HUM 50X1-HUM This town consisted almost exclusively of barracks. sev- era,' barracks buildings were located in Chernaya Rechka 50X1-HUM 50X1-HUM 50X1-HUM north of the road, 50X1-HUM / These build- ings were occupied by an engineer unit. Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25 : CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 CONFIDENTIAL -26- 2. Troop training grounds. 3. Stationary AA positions. 1. Barracks, at least six five- k. story red brick buildings. 2. Troop training grounds. North of Beloo- strovi, see item 4, Attach. 3. About 100 meters north of Olgino. See items 2a and b, Attach. 3. North of Chernaya Rechka. CCNFIDENTIAL Major maneuvers were ob- served Bombers dropping live bombs took part in these exercises. More than 100 generals passed on trucks through Cher- naya Rechka, in the dir- ection of the troop. training grounds\ About 20 AA guns esti- mated at 88 mm. The crews lived in tents in Summer, in wooden buildings in winter. Referred to as tank bar- racks _ The number of troops living in this barracks was estimated at 1,000. The troops wore black collar patches. Colonels and lieutenant colonels were observed. Tank exer- cises were held in the wooded area north of the barracks in Sept- ember 1949. Referred to as Kamenka training grounds. Bar- racks were located is Sanitized Com/ Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 50X1-HUM 50X1-HUM 50X1-HUM 50X1-HUM 50X1-HUM Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 CONFIDENTIAL -27- 1. Barracks, five five-story brick buildings, three of them on the road, two behind the others. 2. Single-story wooden houses and tank storage sheds. See item 4, Attach, 3. See item 2b? Attach. 3. See item 2a Attach. 3. CONFIDENTIAL this area, / Many tank troops and engineers lived in this installation. The officers of a tank unit and their families lived in these buildings. Occupied by a tank unit; tanks were seen in the storage sheds. Exer- cises, in which T-34 tanks and infantrymen took part, were held north of the officers' quarters daily. All the tank units sta- tioned in this area were seen moving out for maneuvers\ More than 200 T-34 tanks, about 30 open and 40 closed armored reconnaissance cars, approximately 1,000 troops in open trucks, and about 50 closed trucks were ob- served. Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 Atte .ment 1 50X1-HUM 50X1-HUM Reports of medium caliber artillery were heard daily from the the north. A troop 50X1-HUM training grounds was lo- cated north of Chernaya Rechka Soviet s to this No 118. It was a number above 100.?S- 50X1-HUM 50X1-HUM 50X1-HUM ()Idlers referred tank diviSion-gS- I 50X1-HUM Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 CONFIDENTIAL -28- 1. Military quarters. Levashovo, See item 3, Attach. 3, 2. Barracks, one ftve-story brick building. 3. Several tank storage sites, 100 meters square. See items 2a and b, Attach. 3. Near the barracks. CONFIDENTIAL Tank division headquarters. A general WAS frequently observed. Two motor- cyclists rode in front of the general's car at all times. Many pas- senger cars, messengers, and officers, confer- ences were observed. Occupation not identi- fied. The number 1940 was attached to the buildings. More mili- tary quarters with temporary buildings, officers apartments, and a maneuver area -were located east and west of the barracks. Tanks, mostly T-31s,mere stored in dneds as well as in the open. Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 Attachment 1 50X1-HUM 50X1-H UM The road was canstructed- by Soviet.trOops: The :construction work Was supervised by the 17th 50X1-HUM Road Construction Nrcio The toad was blocked:t6.all- civilian trafficG Heavy '- traffic of motorized 1jnita9: mostly in the direction f Of Vyborg,was observed 50X1-HUM Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 CONFIDENTIAL Storage 1. Barracks9 several brick build- ings. Forty tank storage sheds; about 80 x 20 meters. 2. Fortifications. See item 2a9 Attach. 3. See item 2c; Attach. 3. No details were remem- bered. Another storage site was seen on the way from Sestroretsk to the new road. Self-propelled guns, armored reconnais- sance cars, and motorcycles were chiefly stored there. some of them in the open, others in sheds. An esti- mated 100 vehicles were stored there. Tank unit. The troops wore red- bordered black epaulets with tank insignia. About ten T-34s or self- propelled guns were Stored in each storage shed. Several old fortifi- cation lines were ob- served in the area north- east of Sestroretsk. The lines were improved during recent years and reinforced by artillery po- sitions extending over a large area. Wooden houses supplied from Germany were set up in the fortified zones. Troops of various branches of service lived in these houses. CONFIDENTIAL Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 Attachment 1 50X1-HUM 50X1-HUM Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25 : CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 CONFIDENTIAL -30- 3. Premilitary training. I. AA position, sta- tionary installation, surrounded by a board fence 2 meters high. 2. Stationary AA po- sition, surrounded by a high mire fence. Sestroretsk and other small loca- lities on the Lenin- grad-Vyborg road. About 1 km south of the Lisky Nos rail- road sta- tion in a moods. West of Olgino, be- tween rail- road line and road on sharp road curve. CCNFIDENTIAL The training of 10-year- old boys with stick hand grenades was frequently Observed. The elder boys were given drill and combat training by Soviet NCOs. Five or six guns, esti- mated at 88 mm. One radio truck fitted with a rod antenna 4 to 6 meters high, was seen in the position. The gum crews lived in small wooden houses. About 15 AA gums, esti- mated at 88 mm? were seem in a checkerboard pattern. Each gun was surrounded by an earthwall 1.5 meters high. The crews were ac- commodated in two wooden sheds with a total cap- acity of about 100 men. A radio tower 50 meters high, braced by steel cables, was seen near the position. A radio truck, fitted with a small rod antenna, was observed be- side the radio tamer. Sanitized Coov Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 Attachment 1 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 CONFIDENTIAL -31- Old fortifications. New fortifications. 1. Barracks, two four-story plas- tered brick buildings, one four-story and one three-story kitchen, one two-story bakery, two four-story officers! houses, ten log houses occupied by officers, two large AT gun sheds, a water tomer 15 meters high, and several store- houses. Between Raivola (60-15N, 29-36E) and Kivennapa (60-23N, 49-)13E). Between Sestroretsk and the Beloostrov railroad station in a swampy terrain covered with brush. North- western outskirts of Cher- naya Rechka. See item 1, Attach. 3. CONFIDENTIAL Former positions. All installations were leveled except for a road block constructed of gra- nite stones. Restricted area, guarded by troops. New bunkers were being con- structed by Soviet troops within the area. These bunkers could be identi- fied at a close range. The bunkers were repeatedly inspected by Soviet gen- erals About one AT battalion. Only a few AT guns and mor- tars were seen near the barracks. The storage halls were filled to capacity with AT guns and mortars, accord- ing to fellow PWs. Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 50X1THUM 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 CONFIDENTIAL -32- 2. Barracks, three four-story plas- tered brick buildings, one kitchen building, some storehouses and other auxiliary build- ings. 3. Barracks, six, four-story brick buildings, about 25 tank storage Sheds of about 50 x 20 meters* each, one tank repair shop. Sertovolo II (possibly Sortavala 61-42N, 30-41E). See item 5, Attach. 3. Sertovolo I (possibly Sortavala 61-42N, 3041E). See items 2a through c, Attach. 3. 4. Military (porters. Levashovo. See item 3 Attach. 3. 1. Barracks.. Chernaya Rechka. See item 1, Attach. 3. 2. Barracks. ? Sertovolo II.See item 5, Attach. 3. CONFIDENTIAL Some tank soldiers were ob- served. Occupied by a tank unit. Some light tanks were seen near the barracks. Ten to twenty heavy tanks were stored in the sheds. The number of the storage sheds containing tanks was not determined. Houses for generals were under construction in the tcarn, Occupied by an artillery unit and infantrymen. Occupied by an artillery unit equipped with 150 mm guns and automatic guns. Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 Attachment 1 50X1-HUM 50X1-HUM 50X1-HUM Lomonosov (Oranien- baum) 59-55N, 29-46E). Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 CONFIDENTIAL -33- 3. Barracks, several brick build- ings and about 25 tank storage sheds. 1. Barracks, old installation of red brick buildings. Sertovolo I.See items 2a through el Attach. 3. South- western tomn per- imeter, about 500 meters southwest of the railroad station. CONFIDENTIAL Tank unit with about 50 tanks parked ia the ?pea about 300 meters west of the tank garages. These garages could house about 10 tanks each. After com- pletion they were occupied by more than 200 tanks. These tanks allegedly did not belong to the unit stationed in Sertovolo. a. Officer school was a three-story building. Two to three hundred tank officers, wearing tank insignia, attended this school. Each course of instruction lasted two to three months. Tank parts and pictures, disassembled AA guns and mortars were seen in the instruction rooms. b. Hq building was a three-story structure. The offices and private rooms of a general were located there. c. One three-story build- ing was occupied to capa- city by an estimated 700 to 800 men. The troops wore tank insignia.? Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 Attachment 1 The 86th and 88th tank regiments were stationed in Sertovolo, 50X1-HUM V 50X1-HUM 50X1-HUM Krasnoye Selo (594.3N, 30-09E). Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 August to September 1949. FW No 306. Observations from a considerable distance. CONFIDENTIAL 2. Barracks, one large four-story brick building, built around a square. Special-type tank. Training grounds. Opposite the the of- ficer school on the same road. About 2 to 3 km east of the Gore- lovo rail- road sta- tion, about 5 km north- east of Krasnaye Selo. Some km northeast of Kras- noye Selo. d. One tank storage garage about 200x 40 meters, hous- ing 15 to 20 tanks, was not filled to capacity. The tanks had five bogie wheels, no track-supporting rollers, One 75 mm gun with a funnel- shaped perforated muzzle brake, and one rod antenna. e. A hospital. f. Dwellings. Referred to as navy barracks. Troops in dark blue uniforms were seen drilling. A special tank, shown in Attachment4? was frequently seen in a temporary tank repair shop located on the edge of the training grounds. This tank had a device of 3.,or 4 rotating forks attached to its nose. Tank and AT units were frequently seen in this area. The AT guns were towed by trucks. nampTnimpTAT. Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 Attachment 1 believed it was a mine removing device. 50X1-HUM 50X1-HUM 50X1-HUM Krasno - gvardeisk (59-34N, 30-07E). Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 CONFIDENTIAL 1. Barracks, two five-story brick buildings, surrounded by a board fence and partly by a brick wall, with stables located in the wings. 2. Barracks, one five-story angular building. Barracks. -35- Northeast- ern town perimeter, astride the Lenin- grad road. Western town sector, opposite the Castle. Eastern town perimeter. CONFIDENTIAL Occupied by about 1,000 troops. A major was the ranking officer. Small groups equipped with maps, field glasses, and drawing material were seen leaving the barracks. Firing with pistols, rifles, and sub- machine guns was practiced. No heavy weapons were seen. Six two-axle trucks with mounted searchlights about 1.5 meters in diameter, four generators; two trucks with mounted inter- cept receivers, each con- sisting of four quadran- gular funnels; and some trucks with box-shaped bodies like German radio trucks were observed. About 500 troops with rifles were observed. Individual trucks were seen. About 25 guns of an esti- mated 100 to 120 mm caliber were seen in the barracks yard. Each gun was towed by a tractor. Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 Attachment 1 50X1 -HUM 4 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM Kingisepp (59-22N, 28-39E). Nerve (59-2).N, 28-08E). Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 CONFIDENTIAL -36- 1. Barracks, one old brick build- ing with two wings. 2. Barracks, three red brick build- ings, one of which was destroyed. Barracks of two four- story brick buildings, one four-story admin- istration building, one large officers? mess, one'small wooden garage, one small guard house. Military quarters: a. Temporary quarter- ing. building. b. Former collective farm. c. Log houses. Town area, just east of the Luga River, About 2 km northeast of the town on the road to Lenin- grad. Center of town, just east of the market place. Near the freight station on the Tallinn road. Referred to as artillery barracks. The occupation of the barracks was esti- mated at 500 to 800 men. Motorized artillery units were stationed there, Referred to as engineer barracks The number of troops living there was estimated at 800. Amphibian vehicles were seen on the terrain. Infantry training was also held. Referred to as artillery school Chief: a lieutenant colonel. The barracks was occupied by an estimated 800 to 1,000 men wearing red epaulets. Only small arms were ob- served. Drill was prac- ticed daily. Five or six trucks were seen. Each installation was occu- pied by one unit, an esti- mated battalion. Most of them were Estonians. They wore red-bordered epaulets and were armed with small arms. CONFIDENTIAL Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 Attachment 1 50X1 -HUM a 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM Luga (58-44N, 29-52E). Novgorod (58-33N, 31-16E). Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 CONFIDENTIAL -37- Barracks, extensive, old installation of two four-story brick build- ings, about 100 x 20 meters. Four five- story new steel frame brick buildings and one boiler house, en- closed partly by a board fence, and partly by a wire fence. Barracks, old installation com- prising two large four-story brick buildings and one stable about 300 meters long, sur- rounded by a wire fence. 1. Barracks, red brick buildings and wooden huts, sur- rounded by a barbed- wire fence. About 1 km south of the rail- road bridge of the rail- road line leading from Luga to Novgorod over the road from Luga to Pleskov. Western town peri- meter, northwest of the railroad station. ? Northern town peri- meter, south of a brook flowing CONFIDENTIAL Most installations of these barracks were des- troyed in the war. Each of the two old buildings was occupied by one ar- tillery unit of about 150 troops, who were equip- ped with four 100 to 120 mm horse-drawn guns. a. / The bar- racks were to be occu- pied by troops,\ The capacity of this instal- lation was estimated at 1,000 men. b. /frequently saw units of various branches of service in tent camps and villages. Old cavalry barracks, about 50 percent destroyed during the war. Layout: one main building, about 160 x 80 x 20 meters,which formerly served as a Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 Attachment 1 50X1 -HUM / 50X1 -HUM /this was the correct location and site layout of these barracks, ] 50X1 -HUM /These barracks were occupied by a motorized artillery unit. A fuel dump of three large tanks and drums was located near the railroad bridge south of the town. 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 CONFIDENTIAL -38- 2. Five storehouses; railroad spur track. 3. Large new building. into the Volkhov River. About 100 meters north of the bar- racks. About 2 km north of the town on the Lenin- grad road. riding house, was subdivided into several departments. It had a concrete floor and was called the motor factory. Concrete work pits, hoisting devices, four 15-ton cranes, and bases for heavy machines were seen. Twelve large machines, drilling and punching machines, shaping machines, cutters, and 6 to 8 lathes were stored in one room of this main building, some of them still packed. Three 3-story barracks of 150 x 30 meters, three large garages with flat roofs, some former stables which were converted into repair shops, one bakery, and one large storehouse completed the lay- out. Grain depot. A huge five-story building 'of about 120 x 40 meters with a flat roof was con- structed within months This building was referred to as school or as new barracks. CONFIDENTIAL Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 Attachment 1 50X1-HUM r ? 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM Borovichi (58-24N, 33-55E) Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 CONFIDENTIAL -39- Barracks, two Multi-story bar- racks, several wooden garages, and six small officers f buildings, secured by a board fence along Red Square, and by a wire fence 2 meters high on the other sides. Barracks, one large three-story brick building, two three-story wooden buildings, one very long garage, several minor buildings, some officers, houses and two radioAowers about 10 to 15 meters high. Southeast- ern town sector near Red Square. On Red Square. CONFIDENTIAL A motorized unit of an esti- mated several hundred sold- iers, including numerous officer candidates wearing gold-bordered epaulets with cross stripes, occupied these buildings. Weapons: only light infantry weapons. Equipment: about 30 trucks and 15 passenger cars. Twenty-five to 30 trucks and same small cross-country passenger cars were observed leaving the barracks daily for drivers1 school. No combat training was ob- served. motorized unit of an estimated 500 men occu- pied these barracks. The troops wore blue-bordered black epaulets. Thirty officers, who lined up separately during an in- spection held by a col- onel, were among the troops. Weapons: only light infantry weapons. Equipment: about 40 trucks. Training: chiefly signal training, firing with live ammunition, close- combat training. Sanitized COPY Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 Attachment 1 A unit of about 1,000 men wearing black epaulets with crossed tools was ob- served doing construction work on the railroad tracks in the Belets rail- road station (it. Beretsa Kartuska (52-31N, 24-50E):) The 50X1 -HUM soldiers were very dis- ciplined. 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 CONFIDENTIAL . Barracks, one three-story head? - quarters building, two four-story red barracks, two wooden ? garages, one shed and one repair shop. Three temporary bar- racks with a training grounds. Southeast- ern town sector on Red Square near a cemetery. Western bank of the Msta River, about 2 km north- west of the rail- road station. Referred to as officers' school. A lieutenant colonel, who was fre- quently Observed to in- spect the training held in the training grounds, was the head of the schoo1.7 The following was ob- served at troop reviews: headquarters unit, band, three units in the strength of 150 to 180 men each. The head- qoArters unit and two companies lived in the barracks, and one company lived in the temporary buildings. Weapons: small arms, machine guns, and mortars. Training: machine gun training, close-combat training, hand-grenade throwing, firing with live am- munition, and engineer training. Drivers' school in the town area and in the country. A General Bulganin (fnu) was fre- quently observed in Borovichi. During a stay in Novgorod ? CONFIDENTIAL Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 Attachment 1 50X1 -HUM The Borovichi and Novgorod FW camps were guarded by troops wearing epaulets with the number 153 or 50X1 -HUM 158. 50X1 -HUM Borovichi: a. An infantry unit of 1,000 to 1,500 men, wearing red-bordered ep- aulets and equipped with 10 trucks and 12 personnel carriers was seen marching south of the town\ 50X1 -HUM b. A unit of about 300 troops, wearing green ep- aule4awas seenk I Maponsg Pubmachir50X1 -HUM guns and short rifles. Some motorcycles were also seen. Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 CONFIDENTIAL omments. informant learned that this general was a division com- mander. 1. In World War 119 the 531st Rifle Regt belonged to the lath Rifle Div and was assigned to the 6th Gds Army at the end of the war. This army headquarters was stationed in Shauliai9 Baltic MD, prior to the spring of 1947,when it was deactivated. There is no indication that the 164th Rifle Div was stationed in Tallinn prior to 21 June 1950. 2. In World War 1I2 the 260th Rifle Regt was subordinate to the 168th Rifle Div, but at the end of the war, it was subordinated to the Tenth Gds Army, which was believed to be stationed in Estonia and to have had its headquarters in Tallinn. It is believed that the 168th Rifle Div was also stationed in this area in June 1950. 3. No information on the Paldiski-Keila-Kuusalu-Solomeya area was previously obtained., 4. A barracks located in Pskovlabout 800 meters 'southwest of the railroad bridge across the Velikaya River and occupied by an artillery unit, It is doubtful whether this barracks installation is identical to the reported installation, which - is allegedly a cadet school. The following military schools are known to be in Leningrad: a. Naval: Voroshilov Naval Academy; Frunze Advanced Naval School of the Orders of Lenin and Red Banner; Political Naval School; Communications School; and Nakhimov School. b. Artillery: Advanced Artillery School of the Orders of Lenin and Red Banner; 1st Arty School of the Orders of Red October, Lenin, and Red Banner; Technical Artillery School of the Orders of Lenin and Red Banner; and the 3d Arty School. It could not be determined which of the schools in the present report are identical with those listed above. The installation listed in the report as the Military College, see item 22 Attachment 7 is the Kirov Medical Military Academy. CrINFTFIRMTTAT. Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 Attachment 1 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM 50X1 -HUM Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 CONFIDENTIAL -42- Attachment 1 50X1 -HUM Comments cont,d. 50X1 -HUM 6. The 118th Tank Di* IS unknown. It is not believed that tank divisions were assigned such high numerical designations, 7. Officer schools in Lomonosov, Kingisepp, and Borovichi are not known. CONFIDDITIAL Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 50X1-HUM Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 CONFIDENTIAL Soviet Supply Installations in the Leningrad ND Attachment 2 Locality Tallinn Installation Location Data on installation Remarks Fuel depot in an area of about 800 meters square, eight to ten fuel tanks, 10 to 12 meters high, about 10 meters in dia- meter,and inscribed with "Shell". Railroad spur track available. Entire area surrounded by a barbed-wire fence. Supply depot, covering an area of about 3,500 x 2,500 meters. Supply depot covering an area of 1,000 x 700 meters and con- sisting of two ad- ministration build- ings, about ten storehouses, measur- ing 80 x 25 meters (two of them mere still under con- struction), one See item 15, Attach. 6. About 8 km southwest of Tallinn, near the town of NoMme,in a fir-pine woods. See item 13 c, Attach. 6. Referred to asanaphtalib.ase. (Neft = petroleum) Fuel was continually picked up by army, navy, and civi- lian trucks. The depot was guarded by sentries of the Soviet Army. Called an "immense gaso- line and ammunition depot". The ammunition was stored in bunkers and the fuel in surface tanks about 200 meters from the road. Supply Depot No 31. Commanding officer: Major Kodikov (fnu). Occu- pied by a guard unit of about 120 men wearing blue-bordered red epaulets with numbers. Personnel: 25 administration of- ficers, about 40 PWs, and 85 civilian workers. Con- tents of the depot: three CONFIDENTIAL Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 ? 50X1-HUM 50X1-HUM An army corps supply depot was established there If T 50X1-HUM Leningrad Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 CONFIDENTIAL wooden barracks, one officers t building, two railroad spur tracks, surrounded by two wire fences fitted with 14 watch- towers; safety belt 15 meters wide. Supply depot, covering an area of about 300 x 200 meters and con- sisting of three-story storehouses about 120 X 30 meters, corrugated roofs, roofed loading platforms, surrounded by 4 fence. storehouses with food and soap; one storehouse con- taining 80 and 120 mm mortar ammunition, 122 and about 180 mm artillery ammunition, small arms ammunition, and hand grenades, as well as about 150 submachine guns; one storehouse con- taining clothing, equip- ment,and harnesses for horses. Incoming and outgoing shipments by train and truck were con- tinually observed. Sup- plies were drawn by units of the army and the navy and FW camps. See item Naw installation. One 20, building contained offices Attach. 7. and apartments for officials wearing blue cap ribbons and blue epaulets. One storehouse contained mat- erial such as paint, cement, tar paper, cables., paper, switches, etc. One three- story storehouse was com- pleted One quarter of this store- house was filled with food, clothing, and leather equip- ment. Incoming and outgoing shipments were observed. CONFIDENTIAL Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 50X1-HUM 50X1-HUM 50X1-HUN Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 CONFIDENTIAL -3- Fuel depot surrounded by a wire fence with watchtowers and con- sisting of camouflaged tanks, painted green and brown. Ordnance depot, ex- tending over 1 km along the road, far more than one hun - dred wooden store- houses 30 x 10 meters, surrounded by a barbed- wire fence with very high watchtowers. See item 21, Attach. 7. About 10 to 15 km southwest of Lenin- grad on the sou- thern side of the road lead- ing to Narva in a wooded area. About 30 horizontal fuel tanks, each of which was more than 15 meters long and 3 to 4 meters in di- ameter, were arranged in two north-south rows which were about 50 meters apart. The fuel tanks were about 25 meters apart. Because the terrain was swampy the lower halves of the tanks were embedded in concrete bases. The construction of 7 or 8 new bases was under way. Motor vehicles, motor ve- hicle spare parts, tires, engines, etc.,were stored in some storehouses. More than 1,000 armored vehicles, large quantities of guns of various calibers, in- cluding German ones, trucks of various sizes, hundreds of passenger cars, prime movers, and buses were stored be- tween the storehouses. All vehicles and guns were covered with tar- paulins and apparently were ready for service, The depot was very strictly guarded. CONFIDENTIAL Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 Attachment 2 50X1-HUM 50X1-HUM The length of the depot could not be determined. /observed a very large storage yard with many trucks and armored re- connaissance cars on the Leningrad-Narva road 50X1-HUM Some of the vehicles were covered with tarpaulins 50X1-HUM and apparently were new. 50X1-HUM Kingisepp Hushenkino (57-43L 33-56E). Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 aNFIDENTIAL ? Fuel depot with 6 or 7 tanks about 5 meters high and about 4 meters in diameter, surrounded by a wooden fence and equipped with a railroad spur track. Ammunition depot sur- rounded by a 2-meter wire fence; with rail- road spur track, small power plant, water tower, and two five-story dwelling houses. Ammunition depot and plant with high smoke- stack, mire fence and watchtowers, railroad spur track, power plant of 40 x 30 x 20 meters, officers' apartments and garages, one small guardhouse. About 250 meters south of the rail- road station. About 4 km south of the Kushen- kino railroad station in a dense woodland, east of a railroad line. 4 km south of the Kushen- kino rail- road sta- tion in a forest be- tween two rivulets. See Attach.. S. Referred to as main gaso- line depot. Contents: oil and gasoline. Guards: Soviet Army sentries. High dirt walls, grown over with grass,were lo- cated between the indivi- dual storehouses. No ammunition was observed in the storehouses. An ammunition plant;in the area where ammunition boxes were stored; was observed. A 1st lieutenant who was commanding officer of the guard unit, estimated at one battalion,was com- mandant of this ammu- nition depot. About 100 to 150 piles of ammunition boxes, artillery ammunition packed in baskets, AA and AT ammunition in crates, and several 80 mm AA guns CONFIDENTIAL Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 Attachment 2 Because of the very strict security measures, only part of this instal- lation was seen. 50X1-HUM 50X1-HUM 50X1-HUM Sanitized Copy Approved for Release 2011/03/25: CIA-RDP82-00457R016100250010-9 CONFIDENTIAL were stored in the open. At least 12 storehouses, about 50 x 20 x 6 meters, each fitted with 6 doors and small windows, were seen in the southern sector of the in- stallation. The contents of these storehouses was not determined. Six new storehouses were under con- struction. The plant was called an ammunition plant Five to ten boxcars were shunted from the direction of the ammunition plant to the trunk line every two or three days. 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