The Russian Ministry of Defense defines the term "special operation" as "methods and ways of fighting not characteristic of conventional forces: reconnaissance and sabotage, subversion and sedition, counter-terrorism, counter-sabotage, counterintelligence, guerrilla, counter-guerrilla and other activities". [29] [30]

ССО ВС России — высокоподвижная, специально обученная, технически оснащённая, хорошо экипированная армейская группировка сил Министерства обороны Российской Федерации (Минобороны России), предназначенная для выполнения специальных задач с целью защиты интересов России (при необходимости, с применением военной силы) как …

The KSSO stands as a formidable and adaptive special forces group, existing as the logical emulation of Western special forces groups. Russian war doctrine has been able to establish a new group that more effectively meets the modern requirements for …

2022年9月20日 · For this reason, Russia established a Special Operations Command and generated Special Forces units (SSO) tasked with more conventional military reconnaissance functions. The SSO tend to be assigned in support of a conventional group of forces in conflict, though they can also come under GU direction outside of conventional conflict.

The Special Operations Forces of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, commonly known as the Special Operations Forces (SOF; Russian: Силы специальных операций; ССО, romanized: Sily spetsial’nykh operatsiy; SSO), are strategic-level special forces under the Special Operations Forces Command (Russian: командование сил специальных операций; ...

For what purpose did Russia establish its Special Operations Command? This monograph explores why the Russians established a Special Operations Command (KSO) with its own Special Operations Forces (SSO) distinct from other special operations elements such as Spetsnaz. After the Georgian War in 2008, the Russian perception of

2024年5月28日 · Fighters from the Special Operations Forces of Ukraine posted a video account on Telegram giving details of a successful raid on Russian positions in the Kharkiv region, that resulted in the elimination of 11 Russian troops.

2024年7月3日 · Exclusive biographies, discover fascinating stories about your favorite icons, musicians, authors, historical figures and thought. Inside Russia's Elite Special Forces UnitThe Special...

2025年3月4日 · After returning home, Putin personally gave the SSO commander and several other outstanding team members the Gold Star, awarding them the title of "Heroes of the Russian Federation", which is almost the highest honor in Russia's military.

2019年5月22日 · It was also tailored to fit changes in Russian thinking concerning the means and methods of modern warfare. The KSSO has been tried and tested in combat, especially in Syria, and is reportedly efficient and dynamic, exploiting highly trained personnel.