CONFIRMATION AND OTHER DATA ON TRUNK OIL PIPE LINE CONSTRUCTION BETWEEN PENZA AND UNECHA, USSR

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CREST [1]

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NGA Records (Formerly NIMA) [2]

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CIA-RDP78T05439A000400160002-2

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RIPPUB

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December 28, 2016

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November 3, 2000

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September 15, 1964

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ILLEGIB Approved For Release 2001/03/30 : CIA-RDP78TO5439A000400160002-2 Approved For Release 2001/03/30 : CIA-RDP78TO5439A000400160002-2 U %rT,4DLEZ' VIA 'TALENT-KEYHOLE CONTROL SYSTEM: ONLY MEMORANDUM FOR: Chief,-Resources Division, ORR THROUGH 25X1A Chief, Requirements Branch, Reconnaissance Group, CGS Chief, CIA/PID (NPIC) Confirmation and Other Data on Trunk Oil Pipe Line Construction between Penza and Unecha, USSR 1. The above referenced requirement requested confirming data on the pipe line between Penza (Geog.- coordinates, 53? 13'N - 450. OO'E) and Unecha (Geog. coordiiates 52? 50!N.- 32?.'4O'E). .2. A-photo study was conducted to determine the existence and extent of a pipe line between these two cities, which are approximately'510 statute miles apart. Because of inadequate photo coverage, there are two breaks in?the study,?one between Ye'lets and Michurirtsk, the other between Orel and Bryansk. These two breaks, however; total only 60 miles of the search .line and'do not represent a serious. obstacle to-the content of this memo. 3. The extent and alignment of the pipe line between Penza and Unecha is represented by-dotted lines on the overlay to the'map in Figure #1 The gaps in coverage, and the location of the pumping stations found in the course of the search are also indicated on the overlay. Figures 2 and 3 are photos taken in the Unecha Area showing a pumping-station.under construction, and a pipe line river crossing which is typical of all such crossings on the route. The location of these two photos is indicated on the facing map, (Figure !), along with the alignment of the pipeline in the area. Figures 5, 7, 9, 11 and 13 show the.other pumping stations observed during the study. Facing-each photo is an ATC 1:200,,000 map showing the location of the pictured station and the alignment of the pipe line scar in the immediate area. DECLASSIFICATION REVIEW by NIMA/DOD 4/6/00 CCC;2~S'.ii~al0l us HANDLE VIA 'TALENT-KEYHOLE CONTROL SYSTEM ONLY TQP SECRETS RUFF ' y 1 TCS No . $228/64 Page 2 UBJECT: Confirmation and Other Data on Trunk 'Oil Pipe Line Construction between Penza and Unecha, USSR The small scale of photography used in this study did not alloy he pipes in the line to be seen. It-is therefore impossible to say with certainty the number of pipes in the line. However, the grading visib7e in Figure 3 indicates there will be only two pipes crossing the stream:';- This