Alpha Group (Belarus)
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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.[4][5]
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Alpha Group | |
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Альфа | |
Active | 3 March 1990; 34 years ago (1990-03-03) |
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[1] |
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)[2] |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Colonel Sergei Zubkov |
Notable commanders | Colonel Oleg Chernyshev[lower-alpha 1] |
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It traces its origin to the Soviet-era Alpha Group, created on July 28, 1974.[2] As of 2014, Colonel Sergei Zubkov is designated the commander of the unit.[6]