Russia's 'Doomsday Radio' Sends Coded Messages After Missile Strikes Poland

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What Happened

UVB-76, the shortwave 'Buzzer,' transmitted cryptic codewords shortly after a missile struck inside Poland. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said recovered fragments likely indicate a Russian Kh-101; experts say the messages remain unexplained and some analysts suggest the station is run by the Russian government.

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July 31, 2026

Experts Stress Mystery And Attribution: Observers note the meanings of UVB‑76 codewords remain unknown and mysterious; Professor David Stupples said it was 'almost certainly the Russian government' using the channel, while others have speculated wildly about dead‑man switches and conspiracies.

July 2026

Buzzer Sent Codewords After Strike: Following the missile strike, the Russian 'Buzzer' (UVB‑76) reportedly broadcast additional words and codewords — reports list items such as 'Bribetaker, Sexfat/Sexofat, Monarchist, Motel, Muzopayus, Stepenny, Levretka' and other words like 'Kletka' and 'Nedotepa'.

July 2026

Missile Strike Inside Poland: A Russian missile struck 55 miles into Poland, leaving a 10‑metre‑wide crater; Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said recovered fragments point to a Russian Kh‑101 warhead and described the strike as 'in all probability' Russian.

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