Alpha Group (Ukraine)
| Special Group "Alpha" | |
|---|---|
| Spetshrupa "A" | |
The badge of SBU Alfa Group | |
| Active | 3 March 1990–present |
| Country | Soviet Union (1990–1991) Ukraine (1991–present) |
| Allegiance | Security Service of Ukraine |
| Branch | Spetsnaz of the KGB (1990–1991) Spetsnaz of the SBU (1991–present) |
| Type | Spetsnaz |
| Size | Classified |
| Garrison/HQ | Kyiv |
| Nickname(s) | Alpha Group, Alpha (Alfa) |
| Engagements | Revolution of Dignity |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Yevhenii Khmara |
The Special Group "Alpha" (Ukrainian: Спецгрупа "А") is the only tier one spetsnaz unit of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU); and a successor of the Soviet Union's Alpha Group. Group Alpha is one of the top divisions of the special forces of Ukraine.
The unit's missions primarily involve anti-irregular military, black operations, counterterrorism, direct action, executive protection, high-value targets capture or elimination, hostage rescue, irregular warfare, long-range penetration, special operations that are high risk and very sensitive, and special reconnaissance.