Often, the Spetsnaz are thought of as Army commando units. In reality, however, Spetsnaz are not a specific tactical unit but ...

During the 1980’s in the Soviet-Afghan War, Soviet Spetsnaz units were subjected to modernization of their protective ...

Russia's Spetsnaz special operations forces, among the most elite military units in Russia, have been severely impacted in Ukraine. Initially tasked with high-stakes missions, including decapitation ...

The Russians arrive in a stolen van daubed with the V sign used by Russian forces and the words Tank Spetsnaz in black paint. They wear Russian military uniform and approach with their guns up ...

In the military buildup prior to Russia's invasion of Ukraine, there was speculation about how the Kremlin might use the Spetsnaz, the country's special-operations forces. In late January ...

"This was a guy who spanned the ultra-cerebral world of the spymaster and the action man world of Spetsnaz [special forces]," Mr Galeotti says. He would later, in 1981, instigate the creation of a ...

The following is an excerpt from Mark Galeotti's book, "Putin's Wars: From Chechnya to Ukraine." Most countries' special forces emphasize physical fitness, determination and aggression. Russia's ...

Since April 15, 2023, the conflict between General al-Burhan's forces and General Hemedti's militias may have claimed the ...

The Kremlin-appointed Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has vowed to avenge a Ukrainian drone attack that struck a military ...

Additionally, elements of the 810th Naval Infantry Brigade (Black Sea Fleet), 155th Naval Infantry Brigade (Pacific Fleet), 98th VDV Division, and 22nd Spetsnaz Brigade (Main Directorate of the ...

The suspected Ukrainian drone attack on the university would make this the first strike on the North Caucasus since the start ...

Released in 2006 on Grand Design, this track exemplifies Spetsnaz’s signature blend of EBM and industrial sounds from Sweden. The band channels high-energy vibes with pulsating beats and sharp synths, ...