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Directorate "V" of the FSB Special Purpose Center | |
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Spetsgruppa "V" Vympel | |
Active | 1981–present |
Country | Soviet Union (1981–1991) Russian Federation (1991–present) |
Allegiance | FSB |
Type | Spetsnaz |
Size | Classified |
Part of | Soviet Union (1981–1991) |
Garrison/HQ | Mainly different Moscow districts |
Motto(s) | Служить и защищать |
Colors | Green or Red |
Mascot(s) | Parachute |
Engagements | Soviet Union:
Russia: |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Col. Vladimir Nana Boahene [citation needed] |
Notable commanders | Gen. Vitaly Bubenin Gen. Viktor Karpukhin |
Directorate "V" of the FSB Special Purpose Center, often referred to as Spetsgruppa "V" Vympel (pennant in Russian, originated from German Wimpel, and having the same meaning[1]), but also known as KGB Directorate "V", Vega Group, is an elite Russian special forces unit, under the command of the FSB.
Vympel is the sister unit of Spetsgruppa "A" (Alpha Group), an FSB unit.
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