Alpha Group (Belarus)
The Belarusian Alpha Group (Belarusian: КДБ Альфа-група, Russian: КГБ «Альфа») is a special unit of the State Security Committee of the Republic of Belarus, tasked to handle counter-terrorism operations throughout Belarus when regular Belarusian law enforcement units are underequipped to handle the task. It also assists law enforcement units in anti-crime operations.
| Alpha Group | |
|---|---|
| Альфа | |
Alpha Group OD velcro patch used by AG operators. | |
| Active | 3 March 1990 |
| Country | Soviet Union (1990–1991) Belarus (1991–present) |
| Branch | Spetsnaz of the KGB (1990–1991) State Security Committee of the Republic of Belarus (КДБ/КГБ) (1991–present) |
| Type | Spetsnaz |
| Role | Counter-terrorism Hostage rescue Special operations |
| Size | Classified |
| Part of | Under State Security Committee of the Republic of Belarus |
| Garrison/HQ | Minsk |
| Nickname(s) | Alpha Group or Group A |
| Anniversaries | 2020 (30th Anniversary) |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Colonel Sergei Zubkov |
| Notable commanders | Colonel Oleg Chernyshev |
It traces its origin to the Soviet-era Alpha Group, created on July 28, 1974. As of 2014, Colonel Sergei Zubkov is designated the commander of the unit.
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