Unexpected Musical Broadcast
On December 30th, an unusual event occurred on the frequency of the Russian military radio station UVB-76, known as the "Doomsday Radio Station" or the "Buzzer". A sudden musical transmission was recorded online, including a fragment of Pyotr Tchaikovsky's ballet "Swan Lake".
What is Known About the Incident
According to the Telegram channel "UVB-76 Ether", the musical broadcast began around 3:20 PM Kyiv time. The channel reported the presence of a "pirate" on the station's frequency. Besides "Swan Lake", other musical compositions were heard in the broadcast, including Soviet-era songs.
Radio Station History
UVB-76 is a military radio station created in the 1970s. It is known for its mysterious signals and encrypted messages. Experts suggest its possible connection to the strategic nuclear deterrence system "Perimeter".
Context of Events
The day before, on December 29th, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov accused Ukraine of attacking Putin's residence. President Zelensky called these statements another lie by the Russian authorities.
Interestingly, the broadcast of the "Swan Lake" ballet has symbolic significance - it was previously shown during important political events in the USSR, particularly during the 1991 coup.
