TUNNEL CONSTRUCTION IN PLOVDIV

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP80-00810A004400630003-4
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: S
• Document Page Count: 2
• Document Creation Date: December 20, 2016
• Document Release Date: July 12, 2007
• Sequence Number: 3
• Publication Date: July 2, 1954
• Content Type: REPORT

Approved For Release 2007/07/12 : CIA-RDP80-0081OA004400630003-4
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tional Defense of the United State., within the mean-
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THE SOURCE EVALUATIONS IN TNIS REPORT ARE DEFINITIVE.
THE ANMAISAL OF CONTENT IS TENTATIVE.
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1. Three tunnels are under construction in Plovdiv, as follanst
a. Two in Armensko Hills started in 19513 and
b. One in Nebet Hi]lj informant was unable to specify when construction started.
2. One of the tunnels in Armensko Hill runs from Maksim Gorki Streets opening near a
bridge over the Maritsa River (see No. 1 of the sketch in Appendizs page 2). This
tunnel is in an advanced stage of construction.
3. The other tunnel an Maksim Gorki Street goes into the interior of the hill in a
southwestern direction. Informant did not know exactly where it opens (see No. 2
of the sketch). Work on this tunnel is proceeding slowly.
4. These two tunnels have a diameter apprariaately that of railroad tunnels. In-
formant noted the presence of narrow-gauge rail oars and pneumatic banners. Mine
explosives are used at both locations.
5. Concerning the tunnel indicated as No. 1 an the sketchy informant heard that it
is to be an underground connection between Maksis Gorki Street and the Maritsa
River. Informant could give no details concerning tunnel No. 2.
6. Informant heard that the tunnel under Nebet Hill is being constructed for a new
road to Isarkapia (sic) because the old road is dangerous.
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