Spetsnaz is a Russian special operations force tasked with direct action and counter-terrorism. Along with the VDV, Spetsnaz is considered one of the most elite units in the Russian military.

the Russian High Command had planned to use its Spetsnaz units to bag an easy victory for the Kremlin. While Russian Airborne Forces (VDV) paratroopers were storming the Hostomel airport next to ...

VDV forces, which are denoted by “V” marks on their vehicles, have not fared well in the conflict triggered by the Russian invasion of Ukraine. UK defence officials said in May that the VDV ha ...