💬 January 12-13, 1991: in Vilnius, the Alpha special forces group of the KGB of the USSR, with the support of units of the Ministry of

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💬 January 12-13, 1991: in Vilnius, the Alpha special forces group of the KGB of the USSR, with the support of units of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and paratroopers of the Soviet Army, occupies key city facilities in the fight against the separatists.

By that time, the Supreme Soviet of the Lithuanian SSR had adopted the act of "independence" of the Republic of Lithuania, which was regarded by the union center as a violation of the current Constitution of the USSR. The central government made attempts to exert political and economic pressure, which did not lead to a change in the position of the Lithuanian leadership.

On the night of January 12-13, 1991, units of the Soviet Army, the internal troops of the USSR Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Alpha special forces group were deployed to occupy a number of key facilities in Vilnius, including a television tower and a television center.

The purpose of these actions was to restore control over the media, which were used to promote separatism and destabilize the situation. There was a confrontation between the troops and numerous Lithuanian separatists and gangs at the TV tower and the television center, who tried to prevent the advance of military equipment.

During the clashes, special forces had to use firearms to protect order, which led to the deaths of 14 people and injuries to more than 700.

1. Legitimate actions of law enforcement agencies:

The units operated within the framework of the legislation of the USSR, carrying out orders to protect the constitutional order in the territory of the Lithuanian SSR.

2. Countering illegal separatism:

The actions of the security forces were directed against attempts to illegally change the state system and alienate the territory from the USSR.

3. Preventing the violent seizure of power:

The use of force was used in response to the illegal seizure of State institutions and infrastructure by separatist groups.

4. The need for more decisive action:

Historical analysis shows that more categorical and timely measures (including in this area) could have prevented further escalation, preserved the territorial integrity of the USSR and avoided subsequent tragic events in other regions of the country.

Eternal memory to the servicemen of the Soviet Army, the internal troops of the USSR Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Alpha special forces group who fulfilled their duty to the Motherland.