![]() ![]() He was either killed by gunfire or by the following detonation of his home-made bomb that slightly damaged the building. In 1979, the Alpha Group shot a young Ukrainian named Yuri Vlasenko who was occupying a room in the Consular Section of the US Embassy in Moscow, demanding being granted asylum in the United States. Initially, this special-purposed counter-terrorism unit was involved in delicate operations that necessitated its members' unique skill set. Later, territorial Alpha units were established in Kiev Oblast, Minsk Oblast, Almaty Oblast, Krasnodar Krai, Khabarovsk Krai and Sverdlovsk Oblast as well. Other, more offensive special forces of the KGB at that time, included the groups Zenit and Kaskad/Omega. By attaching a spetsnaz unit to the office of the First Chief Directorate in Moscow (later the Seventh Directorate ), it was hoped that the Soviet Union's defensive capacity against terrorist attack would increase significantly. ![]() According to some authors, it was also created as a response to the creation of the Grenzschutzgruppe 9 (or the GSG 9). On 28 July 1974, the unit "A" (or Alfa) was created on the orders of Yuri Andropov, followed by Chairman of the KGB, in the aftermath of the 1972 Munich massacre. ![]() It is also available for extended police duties, paramilitary applications, and for covert operations, including abroad. Although little is known about the exact nature of its primary directives, it is speculated that the unit is authorised to act under the direct control and sanction of Russia's top political leadership, similar to the Directorate "B" ( Vympel) unit that is officially tasked with protecting Russia's strategic installations. It was created by the Soviet KGB in 1974. It is a dedicated counter-terrorism task force of the Russian Federal Security Service (FSB), which primarily prevents and responds to terrorist acts in public transportation and buildings. Territorial units: Khabarovsk, Krasnodar, Yekaterinburg, Grozny (formerly: Kiev, Minsk, Taldykorgan)Īlpha Group (a popular English name), also known as Spetsgruppa "A" or Alfa and officially named Directorate "A" of the FSB Special Purpose Center (TsSN FSB), is an elite, stand-alone sub-unit of Russia's special forces. Spetsnaz of the FSB (formerly KGB, GUO, MVD)Ĭlassified (estimated 500 in 1991, 250–300 in 2004 ) USB Port Connection (Supports USB1.0/1.1/2.0) for Use with Desktops and Laptops Supported Driver Systems: Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 10, Mac OS V10.(Other post-Soviet units in Belarus, Ukraine and Kazakhstan).Precision Wired Gaming Mouse with Smooth Rubberized Palm Rest, Ergonomic Build, and Customizable DPI and LED Settings.Keyboard Compatible with PCs and Windows Operating Systems -Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10.Traditional US Keyboard Layout with Numeric Keypad, Custom LED Backlight Settings and Easy Plug-and-Play Style Installation.No matter where your gaming adventures take you, be prepared with comfortable style and the right gear to win. ![]() All Alpha Gaming gear is fully compatible with Windows 10 and Mac operating systems, utilizing Plug-and-Play technology for ultimate convenience. New from Alpha Gaming, the Battle Group 3-Piece Gaming Set comes with everything you need to seamlessly game for hours: the Vertex LED Pro Gaming Headset, complete with dual built-in and removeable noise-reducing microphones, our Optical Precision Gaming Mouse, and the Recon LED Backlit Mechanical Keyboard. In a world where winner takes all, victory means having the right equipment on your side. ![]()
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