The Sary Shagan Weapons Testing Range

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REPORT NO. FIK K-311/01638

DATE DISTR. 2.C. December 19

COUNTRY USSR

DOI November 1972-November 1973

SUBJECT The Sary Shagan Weapons Testing Range

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ACQ Germany

SOURCE former Soviet citizen who served

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Summary: This report provides limited information on the Sary Shagan weapons testing range, to include facilities, work areas, security fencing, the regional headquarters (V/Ch 03080), and a warhead checkout unit (V/Ch 03142). Also included is limited information on the following: System-75 [SA-2] and System-300/ Aldan [ABM-1 GALOSH] warheads; rumored laser research; and an unidentified aerial phenomenon. End of Summary.

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