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 a special reconnaissance and special operations military unit of the Russian Airborne Troops (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]
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45th Guards Special Purpose Detached Brigade | |
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Active | 1994–present |
Country | Russia |
Branch | Russian Airborne Troops |
Type | Airborne Spetsnaz |
Role | Special Reconnaissance Special Operations Direct Action |
Size | Brigade (4 battalions) |
Part of | GRU (operational subordination) |
Garrison/HQ | Kubinka, Moscow Oblast |
Motto(s) | Побеждает сильнейший (The strongest wins) |
Mascot(s) | Wolf |
Engagements | |
Decorations | Guards Order of Kutuzov Order of Alexander Nevsky |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Col. HoRF Vadim Pankov |
Notable commanders | Lt. Col. HoRF Anatoly Lebed |
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Their main role is 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]