Satellite Images Show Ten New Buildings at Russia's Sergiev Posad-6 Bioweapons Facility, Linked to Smallpox and Ebola Research

Oct 25, 2024, 01:42 PM

Recent satellite imagery has revealed significant construction activity at the Sergiev Posad-6 military research facility near Moscow, a site previously known for its biological weapons research during the Cold War. This facility had been largely inactive for decades but has seen new renovations and the addition of at least ten new buildings, which experts suggest are designed to handle dangerous pathogens. The Washington Post reports that this expansion may either enhance Russia's biodefense capabilities or potentially revive illegal bioweapons programs. Historical context indicates that Sergiev Posad-6 was involved in research related to viruses such as smallpox and Ebola. U.S. intelligence agencies are closely monitoring these developments, as the site has raised concerns about the implications for global biosecurity. Russia has denied any wrongdoing regarding the facility's activities.