LARGE CIRCULAR AREAS AT PINSK MRBM COMPLEX SA-2 SAM SITE A-25, USSR

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CIA-RDP78B04560A000800010052-3
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December 28, 2016
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July 26, 2000
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52
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August 1, 1963
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Approved For Release 20p=t/08, WRDP78B04560A000800010052-3 Copy rC NPIC/R-197/63 1 Page August 1963 LARGE CIRCULAR AREAS AT PINSK MRBM COMPLEX SA-2 SAM SITE A-25, USSR Handle Via 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. NATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION CENTER Approved For Release 2001/08/21 : CIA-RDP78BO456OA000800010052-3 Approved For Release . PVA qq 91TA- Title: Large Circular Areas at Pinsk MRBM Complex SA-2 SAM Site A-25, USSR 4" Geo Coords: 52-09-40N 25-36-20E NPIC Target No: 0168-54D COMOR No: None References: SAC, USATC Series 200, Sheet 0168-23HL, 2d ed, Jan 63 (S) NPIC Project J-189/63 Two large, generally circular areas have been observed on KEYHOLE photography of just outside the circular road along the southern boundary of Pinsk MRBM Complex SA-2 SAM Site A-25. These areas are approxi- mately 200 feet in diameter and 560 feet apart center to center. Construction activity appears to be underway; however, detailed interpretation is limited by the whiteness of image tone. Initial construction activity at the eastern area was ob- served on KEYHOLE photography from Mission Pinsk MRBM Complex SA-2 SAM Site A-25 is located 4 nm SW of Pinsk MRBM Complex. The site, which has a modified "link" configura- tion, was complete when identified on KEYHOLE NPIC/R-197/63 Date: 25X1 A August 1963 photography from Mission The site consists of 6 drive-through launch revetments, a centrally located guidance area, 3 drive-through missile-hold revetments (one of which is located between the two circular areas), and a support area located just east of the launch area containing one building approximately 160 by 55 feet, 4 barracks-type buildings approxi- mately 75 by 35 feet, and several smaller, asso- ciated structures. No apparent change has oc- curred in the support area since it was first observed. KEYHOLE photography from Mission _ 25X1 D covered this site. No significant25X1 D change was discernible. Approved For Releas OF .[ IA 08B0456OA000800010052-3 Approved For Release-2001 /O8 2i : 'A-RDP78B04560A000800010052-3 Approved For Release,/OEgRDP78B04560A000800010052-3