A recent investigation by Dossier Center, a research organization led by Russian politician Mikhail Khodorkovsky, has revealed that Russia has built a massive nuclear bunker in the Ural Mountains. The bunker, known as Installation 1335, is located near the small village of Kytlym, at the foot of the Kosvinski Kamen mountain. The area is heavily forested and remote, sparking speculation about the purpose of the facility. The investigation found that the bunker is part of a larger network of underground tunnels and rooms built during the Cold War era.
The bunker is believed to be part of Russia's "Perimetr" or "Dead Hand" system, a network of underground facilities designed to protect the country's leadership and military command structure in the event of a nuclear attack. The system was first developed during the Cold War era, and it was thought to have been largely dismantled after the collapse of the Soviet Union. However, the investigation found that Russia has been secretly rebuilding and expanding the system in recent years, including the construction of new bunkers and tunnels in the Ural Mountains.
The investigation found that Russia began awarding contracts for work on the bunker project in 2011, and that construction began in earnest in 2018. The project involved the purchase of large quantities of construction equipment and supplies, including oxygen generators and fuel. The bunker is believed to be composed of at least 24 underground modules, each with its own oxygen supply system. The distance between the entrance and exit points of the bunker is approximately 2.5 kilometers.
Much of the construction work on the bunker took place in 2020 and 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic. At the same time, a new road was built to the top of the Kosvinski Kamen mountain, which is believed to be used for military and logistical purposes. The investigation found that Russia's nuclear deterrent strategy has been upgraded to a new level, with a focus on developing new nuclear-capable missiles and bombers.
The investigation also found that Russian military personnel working at the bunker are subject to strict security protocols, including restrictions on the use of mobile phones and photography equipment. However, some soldiers have shared photos and information about the bunker on social media, providing a rare glimpse into the facility. The photos show soldiers in military uniforms and gas masks, and appear to depict military training exercises and logistical operations.
According to a former soldier who worked at the bunker, the tunnel network is extensive and allows for easy movement between different parts of the facility. The soldier described the tunnels as narrow, with widths of between 4 and 10 meters, and said that they were designed to allow for easy movement of personnel and equipment. Security experts say that the bunker is likely designed to withstand a nuclear attack and to provide a secure communication and command center for the Russian military.
The investigation suggests that President Putin may be motivated by concerns about the threat of nuclear attack from the United States. The US has developed new nuclear-capable missiles that can penetrate deep underground, which may have prompted Russia to upgrade its own nuclear deterrent strategy. The investigation also notes that recent attacks on Iran and other countries may have contributed to Russia's decision to build the bunker. The "Dead Hand" system is seen as a way for Russia to ensure the survival of its leadership and military command structure in the event of a nuclear attack.
Key points
- Russia has built a massive nuclear bunker in the Ural Mountains as part of its "Perimetr" or "Dead Hand" system.
- The bunker is designed to protect Russia's leadership and military command structure in the event of a nuclear attack.
- The investigation suggests that President Putin may be motivated by concerns about the threat of nuclear attack from the United States.
