Alpha Group (Ukraine)

Special Group "Alpha"
Special Group "Alpha"
Spetshrupa "A"
	The badge of SBU Alfa Group
Active	3 March 1990–present
Country	Soviet Union (1990–1991); Ukraine (1991–present)
Branch	Spetsnaz of the KGB; (1990–1991); Spetsnaz of the SBU; (1991–present)
Type	Special forces
Role	Special operations; Direct Action; Hostage Rescue; Special Reconnaissance; Military Intelligence
Size	Classified
Garrison/HQ	Kyiv
Nickname(s)	Alpha Group, Alpha (Alfa)
Engagements	Revolution of Dignity; War in Donbas; 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine Battle of Antonov Airport; Battle of Hostomel; Kharkiv counteroffensive; ;
Commanders
Current; commander	Yevhenii Khmara

Special Group "Alpha" is an elite Ukrainian special forces, branch of the Security Service of Ukraine; and a successor of the Soviet Union's Alpha Group. Group Alpha is one of the top divisions of the special forces of Ukraine.

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