Russia’s Elite Forces Are No Longer Elite

“Like turkeys at a shooting range”

Simon Duits

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“Spetsnaz”, Russian special forces. [photo by SpetsnazAlpha]

They used to be the cream of the crop, but as Russia’s commandos are being devastated they look increasingly like sour milk.

Even Russian bloggers are complaining about the performance of these special forces. Russia’s elite brigades now face decimation and defeat at the hands of Ukraine. Few of them will be…

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Simon Duits

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