The Alpha Group is an elite counter-terrorism unit of Russia’s special forces. The unit is officially called the Directorate “A” of the FSB Special Purpose Center or Spetsgruppa “A” because they deal hands-on with all terror-related missions for the FSB (Federal Security Service). The Alpha Group took the reins when the Russian government needed to combat the mass hostage crises when proxy militant groups and the Chechen took hostages near Chechnya in the years 1995, 1996, 2002, and 2004. Since 2013, eight Alpha officers were bestowed the Hero of the Russian Federation title for their relentless dedication.
