List of Special Response Units - Russia

Russia

  • Ministerstvo Vnutrennikh Del (MVD) (Ministry of Internal Affairs):
    • Otryad Militsii Osobogo Naznacheniya (OMON) (Special Purpose Police Squad; generic name)
    • Spetsialniy Otryad Bistrogo Reagirovannia (SOBR) (Special Rapid Reaction Unit)
    • Alpha Group (Special Forces Counter-terrorism)
    • Vympel (Special Forces Counter-terrorism)

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