Arme biologice în labortoarele Rusiei. Elțîn a recunoscut originea militară a antraxului din 1979 • Newsweek România

Boris Yeltsin acknowledged the military origin of the 1979 anthrax outbreak, linking it to a military lab. Recent concerns arose after a researcher in Siberia died from suspected pneumonic plague, prompting quarantine measures for over 200 individuals. The World Health Organization raised the alert level due to the contagious nature of pneumonic plague. Historical context reveals that the 1979 anthrax incident resulted from a lab leak, leading to numerous deaths, contrary to Soviet claims. Investigations confirmed the accidental release of anthrax spores, highlighting the secretive nature of Soviet biological weapons research. Reports suggest ongoing biological weapon research in Russia, raising alarms about potential threats.