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Special Operations Forces (Belarus)

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Spetsnaz of Belarus
Troops of the Special Forces during a parade in Moscow in 2015.
Active2007–present
Country Belarus
TypeSpecial forces
Airmobile
RoleStrategic deterrence
Assassination
Size6,000
Part ofArmed Forces of Belarus
Motto(s)Anywhere, anytime, any task
Commanders
Current commanderMajor General Vadim Denisenko
Insignia
Emblem

Like all post-Soviet states, Belarus inherited its special forces (Spetsnaz) units from the remnants of the Soviet armed forces, GRU and KGB units.

Belarus's units conduct joint exercises with the Armed Forces of Russia in which the nation's special forces participate extensively. Belarus's ruling party has been accused of using its special forces to assassinate opposition leaders.[1][2]

Army special operations forces include:[3]

There are units to perform the tasks of particular importance:

  • 33rd Guards Spetsnaz Detachment (complete with officers and warrant officers)
  • A special purpose detachment of 5th Spetsnaz Brigade (known as "company officer")
  • 527th Spetsnaz Company
  • 22nd Spetsnaz Company (Western Operational Command)

KGB of Belarus is the Belarusian national intelligence agency. It was formed from the inherited personnel and operators after the break up of the Soviet Union. The agency controls its own Spetsgruppa "A" (Alpha Group), which is the country's primary counter-terrorism unit.

References

  1. ^ "Belarus: Special Forces Again Implicated In Opposition Disappearances". Radio Free Europe. 28 Aug 2001.
  2. ^ "Pskov paratroopers and Belarus special forces to conduct manoeuvres in April". EN-TAS. 2 Apr 2014.
  3. ^ "Special Operations Forces". www.mil.by. Belarus Ministry of Defense. Retrieved 2016-10-20.