OSTROSHITSKIY GORODOK, BARRACKS AREA OSTROSHITSKIY GORODOK, USSR BELORUSSIAN MD

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OSTROSHITSKIY GORODOK BARRACKS AREA
OSTROSHITSKIY GORODOK, USSR
BELORUSSIAN MD
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This report is one in a series on Soviet Ground Force and logistic
installations being prepared for a DIA/CIA Panel. The series is being
coordinated, published and disseminated by NPIC. The photographic
analysis is being performed by the NPIC Photographic Analysis Group,
the CIA Photographic Intelligence Division (NPIC), and the Production
Center iPlc (DIA). The photographic analysis for this particular re-
port was performed by the NPIC Photographic Analysis Group.
In the interest of uniformity, the titles and letter designators for
the facilities observed at these installations are identical with those
appearing in the project requirement. When a specific facility is not
observed both its title and letter designator are omitted in the report.
Titles and letter designators for the various facilities are as
follows: (A) railroad service, (B) road service, (C) landing strips,
(D) administrative and troop housing areas, (E) storage areas, (F) am-
munition storage areas, (G) POL storage areas, (H) other buildings and
facilities, (J) equipment storage/maintenance areas, (K) athletic fields,
(L) small arms firing ranges, (M) driver training areas, (N) tank/
assault gun firing ranges, (P) flat trajectory firing ranges, (Q) artillery
emplacements (batteries), (R) infantry or combined arms field train-
ing area or courses, (S) special training facilities, (T) unidentified
facilities or tracking activity.
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OSTROSHITSKIY GORODOK BARRACKS AREA
(54-02N 027-47E)
OSTROSHITSKIY GORODOK, MINSKAYA OBLAST, USSR
BELORUSSIAN MD
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OSTROSHITSKIY
GORODOK
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Railroad, double track
Road
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FIGURE 1. LOCATION OF OSTROSHITSKIY GORODOK BARRACKS AREA.
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This barracks area is located 8 kilometers
(km) southeast of Ostroshitskiy Gorodok (54-04N
027-42E) and 7 km northwest of the Minsk-
Borisov highway. Major military camps are lo-
cated in the Minsk and Borisov areas.
The area covers approximately 350 acres
and includes six administration buildings, four
barracks, five storage buildings, 18 support
buildings, and two vehicle sheds. It also includes
a possible communication tower, a probable
swimming pool and an athletic field. Training
facilities include a small arms firing range and
a wheeled-vehicle driver training course.
The area is covered by pho-
tography and Imissions between 25X1 D
The installation,
not present on photography, was first 25X1
observed on I Icoverage; 25X1 D
however, the poor quality of this coverage pre-
cluded determining the construction status. A
review of later photo coverage revealed the in-25X1 D
stallation as complete in lI The instal-
lation appeared active with a consistent level of 25X1 D
usage between
Railroad Service
The installation is located 7 km northwest of
the Minsk-Borisov railroad.
Road Service
An all-weather secondary road provides
access to the Minsk-Borisov highway.
Administrative and Troop Housing Areas
Area D1 contains three multistory bar-
racks/administration buildings, two multistory
administration buildings, four multistory bar-
racks, and seven support buildings. The number
of multistory administration buildings and the
formal, neat appearance of the area suggest a
military headquarters.
Area D2 contains one multistory adminis-
tration building.
Heavy trackage indicates all buildings are
actively used.
General Storage Areas
Area El contains one storage and two
support buildings.
Area E2 contains four storage and six
support buildings. The four storage buildings
are separately secured.
Other Buildings
Three support buildings are located south of
the administrative area.
Equipment Storage/Maintenance Area
Area J contains one vehicle shed 285 by 75
feet and one vehicle shed 230 by 55 feet.
Athletic Fields
Area K is an athletic field.
The excavation north of Area D1 is identi-
fied as a probable swimming pool.
Small Arms Firing Range
Area L is a 1,050- by 280-foot firing range.
Track activity indicates constant usage.
Driver Crew Training Area
Area M is a 2,600- by 1,000-foot wheeled-
vehicle driver training area comprised of
a large closed circuit and three small closed
circuit figure "8" courses. The area apparently
receives a constant level of usage during the
summer months, with a reduced level having
been observed during the winter months between
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PHOTOGRAPHIC INTERPRETATION REPORT
OF,
POSSIBLE AMM-ASSOCIATED FACILITY
SAM SITE E15-1
MOSCOW, USSR
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SAM SITE E15-1
MOSCOW, USSR
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All measurements contained in this report are the best obtainable
within the current limits of the K[ 1-7 system and exploitation techniques.
There being no means in the system for determining camera attitude,
precise attitude is unknown and planned attitude is assumed. A full
analysis of the metric characteristics of strip camera photography
has not been completed. Wherever possible, measurements have been
cross-checked with collateral information.
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Canal
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SA-1 SAM site with possible
AMM-associated facility
d SA-1 SAM site with
unidentified activity
Unidentified activity
SA-2 SAM site
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FIGURE 1. LOCATION OF POSSIBLE AMM-ASSOCIATED FACILITY.
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Analysis of large-scale
photography of I Ireveals that con-
struction of the possible AMM-associated
facility at Moscow SAM Site E15-1 had not
progressed as far as previously reported. 11=3/
It has now been ascertained that the three major
buildings referred to as the "triad" are in
early-to-midstages of construction. The exact
function of the facility is still undetermined.
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SAM Site E15-1 is located at 55-09-50N
38-22-15E (Figure 1). The SA-1 site appeared
complete on photography of
but new construction was apparent on 1
photography. Four additional build-
ings had been added to the support area by C
F-land two more were constructed between
On photog-
raphy, an access road parallel to the SA-1
launch area was under construction to the south-
east corner of the launch area, and in
preliminary site preparation for the triad
was underway in that corner. By
the site preparation had assumed a triangular
pattern, and two weeks later the exterior walls
of the three major triad buildings were under
construction. Since then, construction on the
buildings has continued (Figures 2-4). The
following description of the major components
of the SAM site is based on photography of
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The largest building of the triad measures
by approximately
high (Figure 4, item 1). The visible sides
of the exterior walls appear complete with no
window or door openings (Figure 5).
The roof of the building, which has probable
parapets on all sides, is still under construction.
On the south center of the roof is an elevated
platform that appears enclosed on all sides and
that measures ~quare by approximately
high. The shaft of the platform appears
to extend through the roof of the building and
to have openings on the north and south sides.
On top of the platform there are two unidentified,
dark, indistinct objects. There are two other
openings in the roof; the larger one is north of
the platform and extends almost the entire width
of the building with cross beams visible through
the opening in the roof. The smaller opening is
at the southwest corner of the building, parallel
to the west wall.
A tower crane is adjacent to the northeast
corner of the building, and unidentified material
is scattered around the sides of the building.
Adjacent and parallel to the south end of the
building, the structure previously reported as
similar to those seen at triads at Sary-Shagan
Antimissile Test Center (SSATC) 3/ is under
construction (Figure 4, item 2). The probable
footings for the structure were first observed
on thel
Photography.
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FIGURE 2. POSSIBLE AMM-ASSOCIATED FACILITY.
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Excavation
Building under construction
Crane
SA-1 control bunker
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it. Openings in the roof were noted on the
east and west sides of the shaft.
Construction on the northwest building (item
4), which measures by approxi-
mately F I high, has not progressed as
far as the northeast building. The first level
appears complete, but construction on the
exterior walls and roof of the second level has
not been completed. A square vertical shaft
similar to the one at the northeast building
extends down through the ceiling of the first
level. The roof of the second level is being
constructed around the vertical shaft with open-
ings on the two sides of the shaft where roofing
has been laid. The top of the vertical shaft
appears even with the roof of the second level.
Two parallel dark lines extend a short distance
out from the vertical shaft toward the west
Two smaller buildings, located north of the
large building on the side toward Moscow,
complete the triad. The northeast building
(Figure 4, item 3), which is on the east side
of an SA-1 control bunker, is
and approximately igh. The visible
exterior walls on the second level of the build-
ing do not appear complete. The roof of the
building is flat and possibly has a low parapet
on four sides. Approximately 90 percent of the
roof has been constructed. At the approximate
center of the building is a vertical shaft that
is probably still under construction. Although
this shaft is smaller than the elevated platform
on the large rectangular building, it is probably
intended to serve the same function. The square-
shaped shaft appears slightly elevated above the
roof of these cond level and extends down through
FIGURE 5. TRIAD AREA.
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wall of the building. Similar parallel dark lines
may be present on the opposite side of the
shaft, but shadows from the partially completed
roof of the second level preclude firm identifica-
tion. A tower crane is adjacent to the building
on the south side, and unidentified material is
observed on the north side of the building.
South of the launch area and east of the
large rectangular building there are nine other
structures. Item numbers in the following
list are keyed to Figure 4, and all but the ones
with an asterisk
patterns in the snow give some
5.
Building
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roof
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6.
13uildinej
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by approximately
13.
On photography of Ia probable
drive-through structurel bv approxi-
mately high was identified at one of
the SA-1 launch positions (Figure 4, item 14).
Similar structures were identified at SAM
Sites E14-1 and E16-1. Reanalysis of earlier
coverage revealed that the structure at E15-1
was present on photography of
The function of the structure has not been de-
termined, but possibly it provides temporary
environmental shelter.
On the good quality stereo photography of
indication of the degree of activity at the site
(Figure 6). The site service road was cleared
of snow from the ring road to the support area.
The branch road to the guidance area appears to
have a light snow cover with no tracks visible.
South of the support area, light track activity
is visible leading into and around the possible
AMM-associated facility. Roads within the
launch area appear to have a light covering of
snow, possibly from drifting,. with no track
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*7. Probable building under construction,
one wall visible, dimensions undeter-
mined
R. Building by approximately
high, low-pitched gable roof
9. Building
gable roof
(l. Unidentified structure
approximately iigh
11. Building under construction,
feet by approximately 15 feet high, low-
pitched gable roof. A tower crane is
adjacent to the west side of the building
Unidentified structure
Lattice tower approximately
high.
- Snow removal
Road with evidence of
previous snow removal
Tracks visible on snow
? Launcher with probable
canvas-covered missile
^ Position with evidence of snow
removal and probable launcher
? Probable canvas-covered missile
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activity visible; but walls of snow along the
edges of launch area roads and at the launch po-
sitions give evidence of previous snow removal.
Although the SA-1 launchers appear to be
in the launch positions, snow cover precludes
confirming this. Not all the positions have
missiles emplaced or appear active. Figure 6
shows the degree of activity at the launch posi-
tions. At least seven canvas-covered missiles
were observed on the launch roads: one 25
feet. one l Itwo approximately
one 0 and one 35 ieeL
Excluding the ones measuring 25 and
the average length for the other five missiles is
Canvas covers and the lack of con-
sistency in measurements preclude determining
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location. A light covering of snow blankets
the roads within the secured area
Dimensions for structures within the fenced area
are listed below, with item numbers keyed to
Figure 7.
1. Support building I by approxi-
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2. Probable drive-through building ad-
jacent to and probably connected with
the Yo-Yo radar bunker,
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3. Yo-Yo radar hunker, occupied,
6. Unidentified structure 1.5 by 15 feet,
by approximately high
reet high, gable roof
5. Unidentified building
probably gable roof
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Guard shack feet high,
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10. Boresight pole.
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of the buildings within the support area and pro-
vides details not discernible on other coverage.
There are 139 buildings in the support area,
including 3 administration-type buildings, 43
dwelling units, 63 support buildings and 30
miscellaneous structures. Buildings nave gable
roofs unless otherwise stated in the fol owing de-
tailed list (item numbers are keved to Figure 8).
1. Apartment-type building
high, flat roof
2. , upport building 120 by 50 hv 35 feet
high, flat roof
3. Probable thermal plant
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high; a stack at northwest
corner of building
4. Unidentified building
feet high, flat roof. At the east end of
the roof is what appears to be an oblate
spheroidal structure
which has at its approximate center a
light reflective object that has some
height
5. Unidentified structure
high, flat roof
Support building
high, flat roof
feet high, probably gable roof
6. Support building
8. Unidentified structure
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9. Bilevel support building
first levell sigh, second level
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10. Building 25 by 25 by 15 feet high,
probably flat roof
I1-15. Apartment-type buildings 215 by 50 by
approximately 40 feet high, flat roofs
16. Support building
high, probably gable roof
17. Support building igh
18. Support building foot
center section is high, the re-
mainder is 10 feet high
19. Support building probably
gable roof
20. Support building
21. Barracks-type building
feet high
22. Unidentified structure feet
23. Building under construction
feet, 2 walls visible
24. Excavation containing one POL tank
approximately in diameter and
the possible foundation for a second tank
25. Towerlike structure approximately
feet in diameter
26. Possible hatch plant
27. Support building
high with an extension 1y approx-
imatel
28. Probable shed flat roof
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29. Support building
high, annex on west side is
feet, both sections have gable roofs
30. Shed I high, flat roof
31, Unidentified building
high, stack at northwest corner
32. Support building
33. Support building sigh
34. Support building high
35. Support buildin high
36. Unidentified structure
feet high
37. Support building
38. Support building F
39. Unidentified structure
high
40-45. Barracks-type buildings
feet high
46. Barracks-type building
feet high
47. Support building
high, probably gable roof
48. Support building
high, probably gable roof
high
level
high, second level high
.51. Support buildin sigh
52. Support building
53. Support building
54. Unidentified structure
55. Unidentified structure
56. Support building
57. Support building
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62. Support building
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nigh
high
58. Unidentified structure
feet high
59. Probable semiburied structur I
feet
60. Probable semiburied structure
feet
61. Probable semiburied structure
probably gable roof
63. Support building
64. Support building
probably gable roof
65. Building
66. Support building
67. Support building
68. Support building
69. Support building
probably flat roof
70. Probable storage tank
diameter, approximately
71. Support building
high, probably gable roof
72. Barracks
73. Barracks
74. Support building feet
75, Open storage area with unidentified
material
76. Support building
77. Support building
78. Support building
79. Support building
80. L-shaped building
high
81. Unidentified structure
82. Support building igh,
probably gable roof
83. Support building igh
84. Multifamily-type dwelling
85-90. Single- family -type dwellings
feet
91. Multifamily-type dwelling
92. Support building high
93. Unidentified building
feet high
94. Support building
95. Support building _~:Ihigh
96. Semiburied structure
97. Support building
high, probably gable roof
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99. Probable administration building
I igh
100. Barracks
101. Barracks
102. Barracks
103. Probable administration building
high
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105. Probable guard post
feet high
106. Single-family-type dwelling
feet
]high
high
107. Multifamily-type dwelling
108. Single -family -type dwelling
feet
109. Multifamily-type dwelling
~igh
110-115. Probable outbuildings
116. Single-family-type dwelling
feet
117. Multifamily-type dwelling
118. Multifamily-type dwelling
119. Single-family-type dwelling
feet
Multifamily-type dwelling
feet high
Single-family-type dwellings
feet, with associated outbuildings
Multifamily-type dwelling
thigh
Standpipe in diameter, approxi-
mately 0 high
129, 130. Probable outbuildings
131-134. Unidentified structures
feet high, probably flat roofs
135-138. Storage buildings
high
139. Storage building
high
140. Storage building
high.
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