For over half a century, a strange Russian shortwave radio station has baffled listeners around the world. Known as “The Buzzer” (UVB-76), this eerie transmitter has been broadcasting a low, monotonous hum since the 1970s but recently, it’s come alive again with a new series of coded messages that many believe are tied to Vladimir Putin’s military operations.
This mysterious station, often called Russia’s “Doomsday Radio,” gained notoriety during the Cold War. While it usually emits a repetitive buzzing sound, it occasionally bursts into life with a string of letters, numbers, and Russian words messages that experts believe are connected to Russia’s Strategic Rocket Forces, the unit responsible for the country’s nuclear arsenal.
In recent days, The Buzzer has transmitted several cryptic codes. One of them read:
“NZhTI 33438 DON QUIXOTE 1745 1643”
Another broadcast included:
“NZhTI 34948 DYROKOL 0091 5671” the word “Dyrokol” translates to “hole punch” in Russian.
And yet another message stated:
“NZhTI 07377 POSAZHENY 9051 8779” where “Posazheny” refers to a person who stands in for a bride or groom’s parents in a traditional wedding ceremony.
Analysts suggest these transmissions are likely part of preparations for Russia’s upcoming “Grom-2025” (Thunder-2025) nuclear drills large-scale strategic exercises involving intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), submarine-launched ballistic missiles (SLBMs), and long-range bombers.
Although some online speculate that these broadcasts could signal an imminent conflict, defense experts note they are more likely encrypted test messages a routine part of checking the readiness of Russia’s nuclear communication network.
Adding to the tension, Russia recently issued warnings to civilian air and sea traffic across vast areas of the Arctic Ocean, including the Barents, Kara, Laptev, and East Siberian seas, and near the Kamchatka Peninsula. NATO surveillance aircraft, such as the American P-8A Poseidon, have been spotted monitoring these zones closely.
Some analysts believe this activity could relate to potential tests of Russia’s Burevestnik missile also known as the “Flying Chernobyl.” This experimental nuclear-powered cruise missile is designed to fly for days and strike targets from unpredictable angles, though its development has reportedly faced delays.
Whether or not The Buzzer’s latest signals are linked to the Burevestnik or Grom-2025 remains uncertain. But one thing is clear even in 2025, this haunting Cold War relic continues to stir intrigue, fear, and fascination around the world.
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