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Alpha Group (Ukraine)
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Special Group "Alpha" is an elite Ukrainian special forces, branch of the Security Service of Ukraine; and a successor of the Soviet Union's Alpha Group.[3] Group Alpha is one of the top divisions of the special forces of Ukraine.
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Quick Facts Special Group "Alpha", Active ...
Special Group "Alpha" | |
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Spetshrupa "A" | |
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Active | 3 March 1990–present |
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Branch | Spetsnaz of the KGB (1990–1991) Spetsnaz of the SBU (1991–present) |
Type | Special forces |
Role | Special operations Direct Action Hostage Rescue Special Reconnaissance Military Intelligence |
Size | Classified |
Garrison/HQ | Kyiv |
Nickname(s) | Alpha Group, Alpha (Alfa) |
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Commanders | |
Current commander | Yevhenii Khmara[2] |
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