Oleg Penkovsky

Russian military officer and spy

Oleg Penkovsky - Russian military officer and spy
Born

April 23rd, 1919
105 years ago

Died

1963
62 years ago — 44 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

Russia

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A Soviet military officer worked as a double agent for the United States and United Kingdom during the Cold War. Provided crucial intelligence on Soviet missiles and military capabilities. Information contributed to the resolution of the Cuban Missile Crisis and improved Western understanding of Soviet intentions. Captured by Soviet authorities in 1962 and subsequently executed for espionage.

Provided critical intelligence during the Cold War

Assisted in averting nuclear confrontation in 1962

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