Satellite images show major expansion at Russian site with secret bioweapons past
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Recent satellite imagery has illuminated significant renovations at Sergiev Posad-6, a previously quiet Russian military research facility known for its Cold War era biological weapons programs.
The expansion at Sergiev Posad-6—featuring new buildings and advanced security measures—raises alarms about potential bioweapons capabilities as the Ukraine conflict continues.
With its historical focus on lethal pathogens like Ebola, the lab's revamped operations could enhance Russia's biological defense mechanisms against threats, including bioterrorism.
U.S. intelligence agencies remain vigilant as the construction at the facility coincides with ongoing geopolitical tensions, reflecting fears over Moscow's potential bioweapons ambitions.
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