What Was (And Is) The Mission For Russia's Spetsnaz Forces In Syria

Russian Spetsnaz. Photo from Great Charlie

Mark Galeotti, War On The Rocks: The Three Faces Of Russian Spetsnaz In Syria

As the Russian drawdown from Syria continues, more information continues to emerge about the forces Moscow had committed to shoring up the Assad regime. One telling aspect is how involved Russia’s Spetsnaz special forces were in the deployment. They were involved in two of their three core missions — reconnaissance and special security missions — but not the third, direct combat operations. The implication is that from the outset of the deployment, Moscow planned to minimize its exposure in this messy and bloody war.

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WNU Editor: Bottom line .... the Russian military mission was to provide support for an air campaign, reconnaissance, and training. Boots on the ground to fight rebel forces .... a definite no-no.