Satellite images have captured unusual activity at a restricted military research facility hidden in a forest near Moscow, revealing significant construction and renovation.
Center for Biological Weapons
According to Ziare, The Washington Post reports that this facility, once a critical center for Soviet biological weapons research, is being renovated and expanded, with work beginning soon after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.
Historical records indicate that the lab once conducted experiments on deadly viruses, including smallpox, Ebola, and hemorrhagic fever.
New satellite images show construction vehicles on-site and ten new buildings totaling over 250,000 square meters. Some of these new structures bear characteristics associated with high-security biological labs.
Study Ebola Virus
In recent weeks, Russian officials have publicly confirmed that scientists plan to use the laboratory to study deadly agents like the Ebola virus.
This reactivation of a formerly Soviet-controlled bioweapons research facility has alarmed Western observers, as it raises questions about Russia's intentions in both biological research and potential new developments in warfare.
Experts and Western intelligence agencies are closely monitoring the facility’s activity, pointing out that advances in biological research at such sites could, if weaponized, heighten existing security risks.
Although Russian authorities have not disclosed the specific scope of research, the facility’s Soviet history and current upgrades signal a renewed interest in biological capabilities.
