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45th Guards Spetsnaz Brigade
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The 45th Guards Spetsnaz (Special Purpose) Detached Brigade (Russian: 45-я отдельная гвардейская бригада специального назначения (45-я ОБр СпН); Military Unit Number 28337) is the only spetsnaz unit of the Russian Airborne Forces (VDV), based near Moscow.[1] It was formed in 1994 as the 45th Independent Spetsnaz Regiment, and expanded to a brigade in 2015.[2][3]
45th Guards Special Purpose Detached Brigade | |
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Active | 1994–present |
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Type | Spetsnaz |
Size | Brigade (4 battalions) |
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Garrison/HQ | Kubinka, Moscow Oblast |
Motto(s) | Побеждает сильнейший (The strongest wins) |
Mascot(s) | Wolf |
Engagements | First Chechen War Second Chechen War Georgian–Abkhazian conflict Insurgency in the North Caucasus 2008 South Ossetia War 2014 Russian military intervention in Ukraine Russian invasion of Ukraine |
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Current commander | Col. HoRF Vadim Pankov |
Notable commanders | Lt. Col. HoRF Anatoly Lebed |
Their main role is clandestine operation, direct action, irregular warfare, long-range penetration, and special reconnaissance behind enemy lines. They may also conduct kinetic operations against command and control posts and headquarters, and assassination of political or military leaders.[4]