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Spetsnaz (Soviet Afghanistan war)
Often, the Spetsnaz are thought of as Army commando units. In reality, however, Spetsnaz are not a specific tactical unit but ...
Simple History on MSN11d
The Altyn Helmet (Armored Spetsnaz Soldiers)
During the 1980’s in the Soviet-Afghan War, Soviet Spetsnaz units were subjected to modernization of their protective ...
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Russia’s Elite Spetsnaz Special Forces 'Devastated' in Ukraine War
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 ...
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Moscow's 'special' forces: An inside look at how Russia's famed Spetsnaz really operate
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 ...
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11 weapons used by Russia's elite Spetsnaz operators
The elite Russian force known as the Spetsnaz has a long history going back to the Red Bolshevik Guard, but little is known about them because of the unit's secretive nature. Numbering around ...