45th Guards Spetsnaz Brigade
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. It was formed in 1994 as the 45th Independent Spetsnaz Regiment, and expanded to a brigade in 2015.
| 45th Guards Special Purpose Detached Brigade | |
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45th Spetsnaz Brigade great emblem | |
| 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 |
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| Decorations | Guards Order of Kutuzov Order of Alexander Nevsky |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Col. HoRF Vadim Pankov |
| Notable commanders | Lt. Col. HoRF Anatoly Lebed |
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.
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