Alpha Special Operations Center of the SBU
The Alpha Special Operations Center is a unit of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) that specialises in counter-terrorism operations and high-risk special actions. It operates as part of the SBU's structure and traces its lineage to the Alpha Group originally created within the Soviet KGB system. The unit is tasked with apprehending armed criminals, freeing hostages, and carrying out other operations related to Ukraine's national security, including missions during the ongoing armed conflict.
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Ukrainian drones strike chemical plants and military airfield in Tolyatti and Taganrog
In the night of September 11–12, 2025, Ukrainian drones attacked industrial and military sites in the Russian cities of Tolyatti (Samara Oblast) and Taganrog (Rostov Oblast), causing fires at chemical plants and a military airfield. Ukrainian officials publicly claimed responsibility for strikes on Russian chemical and military infrastructure, while Russian governors acknowledged the attacks.