The Alpha Group is one of the most ferocious divisions of the formidable Spetsnaz. This prominent military unit was established in the mid-1970s and became well known for its ruthless vengeance and heartless elimination of enemies during the Afghan war.
Alpha Group, a unique aspect of the unit’s operations, has been termed Spetsgruppa “A” because of its criticism during the 2002 Moscow theatre hostage crisis. To neutralize the terrorists, the FSB used a chemical substance that killed 129 hostages due to collateral damage.