Every Russian Spetsnaz Unit explained
Spetsnaz is an abbreviation of the Russian term for “special purpose forces.” However, the term Spetsnaz has come to describe all specialized units in the Russian military, law enforcement and intelligence services. In a sense, Spetsnaz has the same meaning as “special operations” and is used broadly, much in the same way the term “special-operations forces” is applied to a range of US units.
Their legacy dates back to World War I. But it was 1950, when the Soviet Premier Joseph Stalin himself approved the formation of the unit. These units’ primary mission set include direct action, strategic reconnaissance, and unconventional warfare – much like the Green Berets of the U.S. Army, which was established around the same time. Spetsnaz in general are most comparable to the US Army’s 75th Ranger Regiment, a light infantry force, though some units are akin to Tier 1 units, like the US Army’s Delta Force.
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