DYATLOVO MRBM LAUNCH COMPLEX

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CIA-RDP78B04560A000800010014-5
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December 28, 2016
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July 25, 2000
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14
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July 1, 1963
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REPORT
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This document contains classified information affecting the national security of the United States within the meaning of the espionage laws U. S. Code Title 18, Sections 793 and 794. The law prohibits its transmission or the revelation of its contents in any manner To an unauthorized person, as well as its use in any manner prejudicial to the safety or interest of the United States or for the benefit of any foreign government to the detriment of the United States. It is to be seen only by personnel especially indoctrinated and authorized to receive TALENT-KEYHOLE information. Its security must be maintained in accordance with KEYHOLE and TALENT regulations. Approved For Release ~~[ J~~04560A000800010014-5 DYATLOVO MRBM LAUNCH AREA NO 1 (TYPE 1) COORDS: 53-33-OON 25-16-30E 25X9 ASSOC AREAS: Launch Area No 2, 6.5 nm to NE. Launch Area No 3, 2.8 nm to N. TDI NAME: Dyatlovo Launch Site LOCATION: 6.5 nm NW of Dyatlovo FIRST APPEARED: 25X1 D CONSTRUCTION STATUS: Launch Site TERRAIN: Level VEGETATION: Wooded SECURITY: Single fence PADS: Four circular (approx 150' in diam) 450', 300', and 370' separation (E to W) oriented 220? READY BLDGS: Four drive-through (190' x 45' ) Site Support Facility TECHNICAL SECTION: Two drive-in bldgs (145' x 40' & 95' x 50') and 3 bldgs (60' x 75') on S side of service road 1,600' from launch site. One bldg (260' x 70') and a 50 -foot square bldg located across service road from other bldgs. ADMINISTRATION & HOUSING SECTION: Lo- cated 1,900' NE of launch site. Six barracks- type bldgs (145' x 40') on S side of service road. One barracks bldg (145' x 40') and approx 4 small Approved For Releas~~1/~ LAUNCH COMPLEX bldgs on N side of service road. Section secured by single fence. No helicopter pad observed. Rail-to-Road Transfer Point Located on Lida/Baranovichi railroad, 5.5 nm from launch area and 9.5 nm SSE of Selets. Road to launch area is improved. Other MRBM Activity Within 25 NM Radius Of Launch Area The Lida MRBM Launch Complex is located 20 nm to the NNE. The Vselyub MRBM Launch Complex is located 22 nm to the NE. MAPS: AMS, N501-NN 35-7 USATC-200, Sheet 0168-13 '~~I 4 Approved For Relea~~ NPIC/R-157/63 LAUNCH AREA NO 2 (TYPE II) COORDS: 53-36-15N 25-26-30E ~~~~ ASSOC AREAS: Launch Area No 1, 6.5 nm to SW. Launch Area No 3, 5.2 nm to W. TDI NAME: Berezovka Launch Site LOCATION: 8.2 nm NNE of Dyatlovo FIRST APPEARED: ADMINISTRATION & HOUSING SECTION: Lo- cated 2, 500' E of launch site. Approx 30 bldgs of various sizes, ranging to a max of 200' x 65'. One large T-shaped bldg (120' x 50') with bar (250' x 50' ). Secured by single fence. Helicopter pad (420' x 240') located 2, 800' NE of launch site. 25X1 D CONSTRUCTION ST~US: Launch Site TERRAIN: Level VEGETATION: Wooded SECURITY: Triple fence PADS: Four elongated pads (265' x 85') with 25X1 D 575' separation and oriented _ One small bldg inboard of each pad. ~ READY BLDGS: Four drive-in (205' x 65' ) CONTROL BLDGS: Two prob control bldgs (135' x 40') on central crossroad LAUNCH SITE Approved For Rel~~~2~~~d~ : ~ Rail-to-Road Transfer Point Located on Lida/Baranovichi railroad 3.3 nm from launch area. Road to area is improved. Other MRBM Activity Within 25 NM Radius Of Launch Area Lida MRBM Launch Complex is located 16 nm to the N. Vselyub MRBM Launch Complex is located 16 nm to the NE. Site Support Facility KEFERENC TECHNICAL SECTION: Two parallel drive-in bldgs, (185' x 70' & 150' x 70' ), one bldg- l MAPS: AMS N501-NN 35-7 a on loo road and a g g P , pprox 5 other bld s. , USATC-200, Sheet 0168-13 TECHNICAL ~ SECTION Approved For Release 20~~/?$1E~C}Q~.~DRI$~~4560A000800010014-5 25X1 D 25X1 D LAUNCH AREA NO 3 (TYPE 1) COORDS: 53-35-30N 25-17-45E ASSOC AREAS: Launch Area No 1, 2.8 nm to S. Launch Area No 2, 5.2 nm to E. TDI NAME: Zblyany Launch Site LOCATION: 8.6 nm NNW of Dyatlovo FIRST APPEARED: CONSTRUCTION STfT U~S: Launch Site TERRAIN: Level VEGETATION: Wooded SECURITY: Triple fence PADS: Four circular pads of undetermined size with 470' separation (long axis) and ori- ented 235? READY BLDGS: Two drive-through bldgs (225' long) Site Support Facility TECHNICAL & HOUSING SECTION: Five bar- racks-type bldgs (150 x 50' ), 3 bldgs (125' x 80' ), and one possible bunker (120' x 80' ) ,~ ".~ Rail-to-Road Transfer Point Located on Lida/Baranovichi railroad 9 nm from launch area. Road to launch area is improved. Other MRBM Activity Within 25 NM Radius Of Launch Area The Lida MRBM Launch Complex is located 17.2 nm to the NNE. The Vselyub MRBM Launch Complex is located MAPS: AMS, N501-NN 35-7 USATC-200, Sheet 0168-13 Approved For Releas~`2'001~~~~E~118B04560A000800010014-5 Approved For Release 2001f~8~i ~1 S~~F-78B04560A000800010014-5 Approved For Release ~OU'?/OS~Z'f":' C1A-RDP78B04560A000800010014-5