Sverdlovsk: The Soviet BW Program Analysis

Sverdlovsk: The US Version ● ● ● ● . ● . Outbreak occurred in April 1979/ended by June; 10kg released Chkalovskiy district (southern Sverdlovsk) Airborne (inhalation) anthrax, followed by gastrointestinal Caused by explosion at suspected BW facility (Compound 19) Extensive decontamination/public health response Death toll between 200-2,000 Commander of Compound 19 committed suicide

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