Spetsnaz
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Spetsnaz are special operations forces in the former Soviet Union and Russia. Historically, this term referred to the Soviet Union's Spetsnaz GRU, special operations units of the Main Intelligence Dir
Russian Spetsnaz SSO snipers
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Soviet special forces surround Tajbeg Palace following the operation.
A Soviet Spetsnaz group prepare for a mission in Afghanistan.
The Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, commonly known as the Special Operations Forces, are strategic-level special forces under the Special Operations Forces Com
Spetsnaz
…spetsnaz soldiers, probably drawn from several units, including naval spetsnaz from the 431st Naval Reconnaissance Point, while SOF operators from the KSSO, reportedly conducted mainly sniper/counter-sniper, sabotage and reconnaissance missions behind enemy lines. Russian military theorist Colonel Mikhail…
SOF operatives during HALO training.
SOF operatives in a winter combat training drill.
Under the leadership of Maj. Gen. Matovnikov, SOF were critical in Syria.