Page "Chernobyl Exclusion Zone" Paragraph 48

The Chernobyl-2 site ( a. k. a. Duga-3 or " The Russian Woodpecker ") is a former Soviet military installation relatively close to the power plant, consisting of a gigantic transmitter and receiver belonging to the Steel Yard over-the-horizon radar system.

The secrecy around this unit once provoked a rumour that it was the real cause of the disaster.

According to Ukrainian TV, the base is now defunct and handed over to the Ministry of Emergencies.

The rusting iron superstructures of the station are being considered for dismantling over the fears of their accidental collapse which would cause a microearthquake damaging the radioactive storage in the area.