Kontrrazvedka
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The Kontrrazvedka (Ukrainian: Контррозвідка, romanized: Kontrrozvidka) was the counterintelligence division of the Revolutionary Insurgent Army of Ukraine. Its main functions were to carry out military reconnaissance, the prosecution of captured enemies and counter-insurgency operations.
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Ukrainian: Контррозвідка Kontrrozvidka | |
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Formed | 15 March 1919 (1919-03-15) |
Dissolved | 9 July 1920 (1920-07-09) (Civilian section) 26 August 1921 (1921-08-26) (Military section) |
Type | Intelligence agency |
Jurisdiction | Southern and eastern Ukraine |
Headquarters | Oleksandrivsk |
Employees | 5,000 |
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Parent department | Military Revolutionary Council |
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