Let's Hear Some History

Soviet Listening Post Unveiled in Cuba


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The large Soviet listening post in Cuba was known as the Lourdes SIGINT station. It was located near Havana, Cuba, and was the largest facility of its kind operated by Soviet and later Russian foreign intelligence services outside of Russia. Located less than 150 km (93 mi) from Key West, the facility covered 73 km2 (28 sq mi).
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Let's Hear Some HistoryBy Iberius Polonius