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Analysis of Missile Warhead Remnants from Special Storage Sites in Iraq

This report details the excavation and analysis of remnants from missile warheads at various sites in Iraq, specifically the Nibai and Taji storage sites, along with their significance. It covers the findings related to 15 warheads, including fragments of stainless steel and aluminum containers. Notably, genetic material of Anthrax and degradation products of VX were identified within specific fragments, indicating substantial implications for biodefense. Detailed evaluations were carried out in 1997-1998, with samples analyzed at US bio and chemical laboratories.

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Analysis of Missile Warhead Remnants from Special Storage Sites in Iraq

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  1. SAMPLING OF SPECIAL MISSILE WARHEAD REMNANTS - SECOND STAGE EXCAVATION (DESTRUCTION) SITE IN IRAQ (NIBAI) STORAGE SITE IN IRAQ (TAJI) STORAGE SITEIN THE US REMNANTS OF 15 WARHEADS (some 100 fragments of special containers, stainless steel and aluminum) SHED # 5 MAY 1998 P3 1 46 FRAGMENTS: 26 from shed # 5 20 from shed # 3 AUGUST 1997 - FEBRUARY 1998 P6 REMNANTS OF 30 WARHEADS (some 150 fragments of special containers, stainless steel and aluminum) P1 SHED # 3 Fragments positive to Anthrax reconstitute minimum 3 warheads Genetic markings of Anthrax were fount in 20 samples from fragments of stainless steel containers from shed # 5 (P3) 2 USBIOLAB 46 swipes EVALUATION JUNE 1998 MAY 1998 Fragments positive to VX degradation products reconstitute minimum 2 warheads: one with aluminum and one with stainless steel container Degradation products of VX were found in 11 samples from fragments of aluminum and stainless steel containers from shed # 3 (P1/P6) 2 US CHEMICAL LAB 46 swipes 6

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