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Daily Mirror
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mirror
Putin's 'Doomsday Radio' spews out weird coded messages as NATO leaders meet
Russia's 'Doomsday Radio' began broadcasting a series of cryptic messages as world leaders including Keir Starmer, Volodymyr Zelensky and Donald Trump met at a crucial NATO summit Vladimir Putin's bizarre 'Doomsday Radio' has started broadcasting dozens of mysterious coded messages today as NATO leaders met in The Hague to discuss the war in Ukraine. World leaders including Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky and US president Donald Trump gathered for a summit in The Hague today with the European conflict high up on the agenda - and it appears the meeting sparked a reaction from inside the Kremlin. Russia's UVB-76 radio station, also known as 'The Buzzer', was first set up in the Cold War, and is typically activated at moments of high tension on the international stage. Its broadcasts are thought to be related to a strategic communication test involving multiple military units, the start of a nuclear command-and-control exercise, or internal military readiness also might indicate training involving Russia's Strategic Missile Forces (RVSN) or General Staff. But they are not currently decodable without classified keys, and carry no meaningful content to the average listener. The station - and known as Dead Hand Radio or Judgement Day Radio - has existed since the Cold War more than 50 years ago, but its purpose remains classified. One theory is that it is a 'dead man's switch', automatically triggering a military response possibly to nuclear attack. Today's splurge of messages equals the highest number sent in a short period since the end of the Cold War. Among the translations of code words appearing in Russian in today's output are the words 'Narcissus, Blooming, Meticulous, Caviar, Cognac, Sweetness and Lisbon'. Other words were nonsensical. Earlier this week, Doomsday radio broadcast the word Otniatiye - or 'taking away'. In its original Russian, the word mean to take away life, or hope. The station has previously been active this year around the time of telephone calls on the war in Ukraine between Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump. The signals it broadcasts can be sent without the internet or satellite. Its transmission tower is believed to be located northwest of Moscow, in a military zone classified during the Cold War. NATO countries pledge to spend more at key summit At the summit in the The Hague today, key NATO allies agreed to a significant boost in defence spending in the wake of Russia's military buildup and its ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Last night, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced that Britain will help bolster Ukraine's air defences by using £70million of seized Russian assets to pay for ASRAAM missiles. He said: " Russia, not Ukraine, should pay the price for Putin's barbaric and illegal war, so it is only right we use the proceeds from seized Russian assets to ensure Ukraine has the air defence it needs. "The security of Ukraine is vital to the security of the UK and the Euro-Atlantic area, and our support will never waiver. "My message to President Putin is clear: Russia needs to stop its indiscriminate attacks on innocent Ukrainian people and return to the negotiating table.'
Time of India
23-06-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Russia's 'Doomsday Radio' gets active after US strikes on Iran, sends out coded messages
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel Russia's Doomsday Radio (UVB-76) suddenly became active again, sending out weird coded messages after the United States struck nuclear sites in Iran. The mysterious messages broadcast by the UVB-76 radio station were PANIROVKA, KLINOK, and Radio has a long history and is known for sending secret, coded and cryptic messages. The exact meaning of the messages transmitted by the radio station is not known to anyone with rumours claiming that these are meant for the Russian armed UVB-76 radio station is believed to be a numbers station operated by the Russian military, according to independent news website Meduza. Many experts claim that the secret messages are linked to nuclear or military communications. The radio station mostly gets active during a war or a Western media outlets have often linked the radio station to Moscow's Dead Hand system, capable of launching an automated nuclear retaliatory strike in case Russia is under is probably the third time this radio station, also known as Buzzer, Judgement Day Radio, has gotten active in 2025. Last time the ' doomsday radio station ' got active in May and June and started broadcasting cryptic messages during President Vladimir Putin's telephone call with US President Donald to Metro UK, the radio station initially started to broadcast the apparent code 'NZhTI 89905 BLEFOPUF 4097 5573' ahead of the White House call in May 2025. Later it followed up with 'NZhTI 01263 BOLTANKA 4430 9529.'UVB-76 is Russia's most famous number station. It has been broadcasting since the mid-1970s. The station usually transmits white noise, and sometimes it is interrupted by short messages carrying numbers and seemingly unrelated words (often names), the first letters of which spell out specific words, according to Meduza. Each transmission starts with a callsign, made up of the first letters of names or words.
India.com
15-06-2025
- Politics
- India.com
This Russian radio sends completely secure TOP SECRET messages, can't be hacked, even Europe, NATO and US..., it is...
New Delhi: Ukraine and Russia have been embroiled in a war for the last three years. All European countries and America are with Ukraine in this war and providing it military and economic help. To help Ukraine, these countries have also imposed many sanctions on Russia in the last three years, despite this Russia is standing in this war and is also giving a befitting reply to Ukraine and its supporting countries. The biggest reason for Russia staying in the war for such a long time and not retreating is its stockpile of weapons, which is not easy to counter even for America or NATO. Russia also has the most nuclear bombs in the world and the longest range intercontinental ballistic missiles. However, this country also has a weapon which is rarely discussed, but as soon as it is activated, the enemies' lives are in danger. This weapon is – 'Doomsday Radio Station.' What is Russia's Doomsday Radio Station? After the recent talks between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, this radio station was activated once again. Scientists also know the Doomsday Radio Station as UBV-76. It is said that the messages emanating from it are sent to places where messages cannot be sent even from satellites. Its biggest feature is that it cannot be hacked. The messages sent from it are very secret, which common people cannot understand. It also includes numbers along with words, due to which it cannot be understood easily. It is said that Russia can send messages to its people around the world through it. Why is the Doomsday Radio Station dangerous? Today, while countries around the world are dependent on state-of-the-art satellites and encrypted communication, Russia's radio station like UVB-76 is still working. Its use is not only related to general communication but also to special emergencies. There have been many occasions when coded voice messages were heard on it, especially during the war with Ukraine. As soon as communication takes place on it, there is a stir in the world. Experts say that it is operated as a secret so that clear information about Russia's military strategies is not available and the enemy remains confused. In simple words, it is not just a means of communication but a psychological and strategic weapon. As long as it rings, it is fine, but as soon as its voice changes, understand that the world has reached a dangerous point because it is said that the messages associated with it may be related to secret military operations or nuclear protocols.
News18
02-06-2025
- Politics
- News18
Inside The Bear's Den: Ukraine's Deep Strike And The Echoes Of UVB-76
Last Updated: As the mysterious radio station UVB-76 crackled to life, seasoned watchers recognised the ominous signal: Russia's nuclear doctrine may have stirred from its icy slumber. In a move that rattled Kremlin corridors and pierced the illusion of homeland invulnerability, Ukraine pulled off what few imagined possible: a precise, coordinated strike deep within Russian territory, targeting strategic bomber bases. The reverberations weren't just physical. As the mysterious radio station UVB-76 crackled to life, seasoned watchers recognised the ominous signal: Russia's nuclear doctrine may have stirred from its icy slumber. A Strike That Rewrote the Rules of the War When the conflict between Ukraine and Russia began, few would have wagered that Kyiv could one day reach into Russia's airbases with the kind of precision that recalls the Iranian-backed Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia's Aramco facilities in 2019. Yet, here we are. Russian bombers – the very platforms launching cruise missiles into Ukrainian cities – were hit. Not near the border. Not on contested land. But inside the Russian heartland. This is not just escalation; it's evolution. Ukraine's attack on Engels and other airbases was no fluke. It was planned, timed, and executed with precision. Whether drones were launched from Ukraine or within Russian territory by infiltrated saboteurs remains to be fully confirmed, but the strategic implications are seismic. This wasn't just a blow to hardware; it was a psychological strike against Russia's sense of internal security. Parallels to Aramco: Disrupting from Within In 2019, Houthi rebels in Yemen launched a surprise attack using drones and cruise missiles against Saudi Arabia's prized Aramco oil processing facilities in Abqaiq and Khurais. Despite being a technologically inferior force, the Houthis used agility, asymmetry, and innovative targeting to cause billions in losses and embarrass a top-tier military state. Ukraine is now borrowing from the same playbook. UVB-76: Russia's Ominous Voice in the Static UVB-76, known colloquially as 'The Buzzer", has broadcast on the 4625 kHz frequency since the Cold War. Usually emitting a monotonous buzzing tone 24/7, its occasional voice transmissions – usually strings of seemingly random numbers and names – signal serious military readiness. So when voices replace buzzes, people tune in. Analysts track these broadcasts closely, and their resurgence around moments of geopolitical tension is no coincidence. Legacy Command-and-Control System: UVB-76 may serve as a backup or fail-safe command channel for Russia's nuclear forces. A relic of the Cold War, it is still very much operational. Part of the 'Dead Hand" System?: The so-called 'Perimeter" system – Russia's automatic nuclear retaliation network – is designed to launch if leadership is decapitated. UVB-76's activity could be a signal to activate elements of that structure. War-Time Activation: Historically, the buzzer becomes active with voice messages during major military shifts or nuclear readiness moves. Its sudden transmission post-airbase attack suggests heightened alertness. Symbolic Deterrence: Broadcasting voice messages may be as much a signal to NATO and Ukraine as it is a real command. It says: 'We're watching. And we're ready." Understanding Russia's Nuclear Doctrine In Response to Nuclear/Other WMD Attacks: A straightforward clause – if Russia is attacked with nuclear weapons or WMDs, it will retaliate. Attack on Strategic Infrastructure That Undermines Deterrence: This is where Ukraine's move becomes sensitive. Bombers form the backbone of Russia's nuclear triad (land-based missiles, submarines, bombers). Damaging them could, in theory, be interpreted as undermining deterrence capability. Conventional War That Threatens State Existence: If the Russian Federation perceives it is losing a conventional war and the state's existence is in danger, it may resort to nuclear weapons. Incoming Missiles of Unknown Type: Even if the warhead isn't nuclear, an incoming missile that could potentially be nuclear might prompt a pre-emptive or retaliatory strike. Ukraine's strike, while not nuclear in nature, is seen by Russia as a breach of invulnerability. The logic behind activating UVB-76 may be rooted in Russia preparing for an escalation ladder – to signal that it might respond disproportionately to further such attacks. Strategic Implications for Russia and the World 1. Psychological Warfare and Civilian Panic For the first time, Russian civilians far from the Ukrainian border are hearing sirens, witnessing explosions, and seeing burnt aircraft at home bases. The psychological wall between 'frontline war" and 'safe rear" is broken. Families of bomber pilots, ground crew, and air defence personnel are no longer insulated. This internal panic leads to: Pressure on the Russian military to bolster internal air defence. Declining morale among troops. Increased fear-based loyalty instead of ideological belief. 2. NATO's Dilemma: Silent Applause or Visible Restraint? Ukraine's attack serves NATO's interest by bleeding Russia's strategic power, but also risks uncontrollable escalation. Hence: NATO may support Ukraine quietly with ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance). Direct applause is avoided to not provoke Russian escalation. 3. Ukraine's Indigenous Capability Grows This attack was not enabled solely by Western technology. Ukrainian drone production, likely with local payload systems, AI-based navigation, and stealth profiles, is maturing. With each such strike: Kyiv becomes less dependent on foreign platforms. The world sees Ukraine as a military innovator. 4. Russia's Myth of Strategic Depth Crumbles One of Russia's greatest traditional advantages is its geographic depth. Napoleon failed. Hitler failed. But drone warfare cares little about swamps, tundras, or distance. Ukraine, using $10,000 drones, just made the vastness of Russia irrelevant. 5. UVB-76 Hints at Escalation Readiness When the Buzzer changes its tone, it's not just shortwave enthusiasts who get nervous. It means contingency plans are no longer theoretical. Where Does This Lead? A Game of Nerves and Narratives We're entering a new era in this war. One where precision strikes, strategic signalling, and psychological operations are more important than tank divisions. What Ukraine just did is more than a military success. It's a lesson in 21st-century warfare: Narratives shape reality: When your civilians feel safe no longer, it changes national mood. Perception drives deterrence: Russia may act as if it was attacked by NATO – even if it wasn't. Innovation beats scale: Ten clever drone engineers can outmatch an entire division's worth of outdated doctrine. Conclusion: The Buzzer Is Buzzing – The World Should Listen top videos View all Just like the crackling static of UVB-76, the message from this attack is encrypted – but clear to those who know where to look. The bear has been poked deep in its cave. It may roar. Or it may retreat to lick its wounds. Either way, the war has changed. This is not just a shift in tactics. This is a transformation of how nations wage war, deter enemies, and survive modern threats. Stay tuned. And when the buzzer speaks again – listen. The writer is a retired officer of the IRS and the former director-general of the National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes & Narcotics. Views expressed in the above piece are personal and solely that of the author. They do not necessarily reflect News18's views. About the Author Group Capt MJ Augustine Vinod VSM (Retd) Group Capt MJ Augustine Vinod VSM (retd) tweets at @mjavinod tags : Russia Ukraine War Location : New Delhi, India, India First Published: June 02, 2025, 17:46 IST News opinion OPINION | Inside The Bear's Den: Ukraine's Deep Strike And The Echoes Of UVB-76
Scottish Sun
02-06-2025
- Politics
- Scottish Sun
Russia's ‘Doomsday Radio' crackles into life after ‘Spiderweb' blitz – as Putin weighs options for terrifying revenge
SEEING RED Russia's 'Doomsday Radio' crackles into life after 'Spiderweb' blitz – as Putin weighs options for terrifying revenge Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) RUSSIA'S mysterious doomsday radio station called "The Buzzer" burst into action after Ukraine's daring Operation Spiderweb blitz. A raging Vladimir Putin is now said to be preparing for a terrifying revenge attack after Kyiv obliterated more than 40 Russian aircraft in a humiliating blow. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 Radio station UVB-76 produces an eerie sound that buzzes 24 hours a day, seven days a week 5 The moment one of dozens of Ukrainian drones flies out of a truck in the Irkutsk region, in Siberia, before striking the 'Belaya' air base 5 Russian Tu-95 bombers burning 'en masse' according to a Ukrainian SBU source Credit: Ukraine's Security Service 5 Pictures show a huge stockpile of FPV drones hidden inside a secret compartment in a container Credit: 24 TV/SBU 5 Russian President Vladimir Putin pictured today after Ukraine's drone assault Credit: Reuters In the wake of the heavy losses, Russia's sinister doomsday radio burst into activity, spewing out codewords. Known to be used by the KGB during the height of the Cold War, Radio station UVB-76 has been continuously buzzing since the late '70s to allegedly exchange secret military messages. But its activity is known to increase following major military or political events. Among the cryptic words it uttered in Russian were Duck, Walrus, Meadow, Bee-eater, and Fun. While one knows what these eerie signals indicate, speculations are that they are linked to secret military operations or even nuclear protocols. UVB-76 transmits on the frequency 4625 kHz and is characterised by an eerie sound that buzzes 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It has been active this year previously after Putin's telephone calls with Donald Trump. A furious Putin is now expected to attack Ukraine in a revenge blitz. Just hours after Kyiv's audacious mass drone strike, Moscow launched, Russia launched a wave of retaliatory strikes overnight. The deadly strikes overnight killed five in Zaporizhzhia, injured six in Sumy, and several more in the northeastern region of Kharkiv, according to Ukrainian authorities. It comes as Russian and Ukrainian delegations are set to meet today in Istanbul for a second round of peace talks. Follow our live blog below as we bring you the latest updates...
