SOFX
  • Home
  • News
    • Special Interest
    • Special Operations
    • Industry
    • Empowerment
  • Recruiting
  • Partners
  • Shop
    • Merchandise
  • Resources
    • Contact Us
    • About Us
    • Events
    • Editorial Policy
    • Privacy Policy
No Result
View All Result
Subscribe
SOFX
No Result
View All Result
Home Special Operations

Unveiling Zaslon – Russia’s Guard in the Shadows

Zaslon, also known as "Barrier or Screen," is one of Russia's most secretive special-purpose units under the Sluzhba Vneshney Razvedki (SVR), akin to the CIA or MI6 of the U.S. and UK, respectively.

  • Editor Staff
  • October 6, 2023
  • 4:08 am
  • No Comments
The Yokota Air Base Honor Guard stands by to present the colors during a promotion ceremony at Yokota Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2019. Their mission is to provide professional military honors for all official military and civil ceremonies as required by the wing, and higher headquarters. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)
(Photo by Yasuo Osakabe 374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs)
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Zaslon, also known as “Barrier or Screen,” is one of Russia’s most secretive special-purpose units under the Sluzhba Vneshney Razvedki (SVR), akin to the CIA or MI6 of the U.S. and UK, respectively. Established in the late ’90s, its main responsibilities include protecting Russian diplomats abroad, conducting hostage rescue missions, and securing sensitive documents. Though largely unpublicized, Zaslon’s operations have been observed in various regions such as Syria, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
  

Key Points: 

  1. Zaslon is comparable to the CIA’s Global Response Staff, tasked with high-security details and special operations, making it a pivotal unit within the Russian external security service.
  2. The unit’s main responsibilities encompass armed protection of Russian diplomatic missions in hostile regions, protecting high-ranking officials during foreign visits, hostage rescue missions, and safeguarding SVR employees during intelligence work.
  3. Despite its secretive nature, glimpses into Zaslon’s operations have surfaced, such as a documentary in 2018 that showcased SVR operators training and the involvement in various regions like Syria and Iraq.
  4. Zaslon has been pivotal during various diplomatic tensions, such as the assassination of the Russian ambassador to Turkey in 2016, and has been observed during the retreat of Western powers in Afghanistan in 2021.
  5. While the existence of Zaslon is often denied or kept under wraps by Russian officials, open-source reporting and modern technology like smartphones have revealed glimpses of its operations, structure, and equipment.

 

Source: https://greydynamics.com/zaslon-russias-most-secretive-unit/ 

Tags: Daily WireRussiaSpecial Operations
Editor Staff

Editor Staff

ADVERTISEMENT

Related News

Turning Tide in Myanmar: Militia’s Challenge Military Regime with Major Offensives

Turning Tide in Myanmar: Militia’s Challenge Military Regime with Major Offensives

by Noah Schmidt
December 2, 2023
0

In Myanmar, a major offensive led by an alliance of three ethnic minority militias, known collectively as the Three Brotherhood...

‘If I can do it, you can do it’ – Father loses 80 points to enlist in Air Force with his sons

‘If I can do it, you can do it’ – Father loses 80 points to enlist in Air Force with his sons

by Noah Schmidt
December 2, 2023
0

Orin Pickering, inspired by his son Jacob Beebe's challenge at his Air Force graduation, embarked on a transformative journey, losing...

Press Service of Ukraine Special Operations Forces Releases Video Showing Snipers at Work

Press Service of Ukraine Special Operations Forces Releases Video Showing Snipers at Work

by Noah Schmidt
December 2, 2023
0

In a recent operation on the Avdiivka front, Ukraine's Special Operations Forces (SOF) demonstrated their precision and effectiveness, as revealed...

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

I agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Trending News

U.S. Military Osprey Aircraft Crashes Off Southern Japan, At Least 1 Dead

U.S. Military Osprey Aircraft Crashes Off Southern Japan, At Least 1 Dead

November 29, 2023
Mexico’s President Invites U.S. Army’s 7th Special Forces Group to Train Mexican Special Forces

Mexico’s President Invites U.S. Army’s 7th Special Forces Group to Train Mexican Special Forces

December 1, 2023
The Brutal Reality of Trench Warfare in Avdiivka, Eastern Ukraine

The Brutal Reality of Trench Warfare in Avdiivka, Eastern Ukraine

November 29, 2023
ADVERTISEMENT
Next Post
U.S. Army Reserve Public Affairs Soldiers head out to capture photos and videos as part of a training event called Task Force 46S, which is designed to train Army journalists, photographers and videographers into becoming mass communication specialists, at Fort McCoy, Wisconsin, July 20, 2019. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Brigitte Morgan)

Pentagon Eyes Major Cut in Special Operations Amid Pacific Concerns

After 30 years since black hawk down, the 10th Mountain Division, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1-87 Infantry Battalion honors veterans for their heroics during the Battle of Mogadishu by presenting them with their combat action badges on the 1-87 Infantry Battalion area of operation. On October 3, 1993, 3rd platoon, Charlie Company, 1-87 Infantry was dispatched as a quick reaction force to secure a crash site in the city of Somalia that resulted in a daylight raid conducted by the Ranger Task Force in an attempt to seize a Somalian Warlord.

Reflecting on Mogadishu – Veterans Remember the Black Hawk Down Battle

997 Morrison Dr. Suite 200, Charleston, SC 29403

News

  • Special Operations
  • Special Interest
  • Industry
  • Empowerment
  • Special Operations
  • Special Interest
  • Industry
  • Empowerment

Services

  • Partners
  • SOFX Black
  • Recruiting
  • Partners
  • SOFX Black
  • Recruiting

Resources

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Editorial Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Editorial Policy
  • Privacy Policy
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Special Interest
    • Special Operations
    • Industry
    • Empowerment
  • Recruiting
  • Partners
  • Shop
    • Merchandise
  • Resources
    • Contact Us
    • About Us
    • Events
    • Editorial Policy
    • Privacy Policy
Subscribe
This website uses cookies. By continuing to use this website you are giving consent to cookies being used. Visit our Privacy and Cookie Policy.