13 Abandoned Cold War Bunkers Hiding Incredible Secrets

Lisette Marie

May 6, 2025

7. Plokštinė Missile Base, Lithuania: Soviet Nuclear Silos Uncovered

Lithuania, rural - 2006. Im standing on top of a concrete dome, of an abandoned Russian nuclear base. If this dome was ever opened a nuclear missle would have devastated London. Photo Credit: Wikimedia Commons @k.ivoutin

Hidden deep within Lithuanian forests, this former Soviet base was one of the first underground launch sites for nuclear-armed R-12 Dvina medium-range ballistic missiles aimed at Western Europe. Decommissioned after the Cold War, it's now home to an incredible Cold War Museum. Visitors can descend into the remarkably preserved concrete silos, stand where nuclear missiles once waited, and explore the command bunkers. Its secret is providing a rare, chillingly direct look inside the operational heart of the Soviet nuclear deterrent infrastructure.

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13 Abandoned Cold War Bunkers Hiding Incredible Secrets

7. Plokštinė Missile Base, Lithuania: Soviet Nuclear Silos Uncovered

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