82nd Warsaw Special Purpose Radio-Technical Brigade Patch

8x10cm – official-style fabric insignia used by the 82nd Separate Radio-Technical Brigade for Special Purposes (ОН), a specialized signals intelligence (SIGINT) formation under the Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU) of the Russian Armed Forces.

The patch, made of durable cloth and equipped with Velcro (hook side), is designed for wear on combat or field uniforms. It often incorporates technical or waveform imagery, reflecting the unit’s function in electronic surveillance, intercepts, and communications intelligence.

Awarded the honorary title “Warsaw” during the Soviet era, the brigade continues its legacy in strategic radio-electronic support and reconnaissance.

Historical Background – 82nd Radio-Technical Brigade (GRU):

The 82nd oRTBr (ОН) was originally part of the Soviet military intelligence infrastructure and became one of the elite signals intelligence (SIGINT) brigades specializing in the interception, analysis, and disruption of enemy communications.

Operating under the GRU, the brigade has historically conducted strategic radio monitoring and has been linked to deployments near Russia’s western borders, including within Western Military District jurisdictions.

Its “Warsaw” title reflects participation in Soviet-era operations in Eastern Europe. Though details are largely classified, the unit is believed to remain active in intelligence support roles.

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