Special Forces Brigade "Fulger"

The Special Forces Police Brigade "Fulger" (Romanian: Brigada de poliție cu destinație specială (BPDS) «Fulger») is a specialized police unit of the General Police Inspectorate.

Special Forces Brigade "Fulger"
Active1991
Country Moldavian SSR
 Moldova
Part ofGeneral Police Inspectorate
Nickname(s)BPDS
Engagements
Battle honours
Commanders
Current
commander		Ion Bucliș[1]

It is considered to be one of the most combat-ready units in Moldova.[2][3] It is based in Chișinău.[4] It is heavily involved in the fight against crime and terrorism as well as hostage rescue missions.[5]

History

It was created by decree of the Government of Moldova on the basis of the Kishinev OPON of the Moldavian Soviet Socialist Republic on 5 December 1991.[6] From 1991 to 1992, the unit took an active part in the Transnistrian conflict, for which it was awarded a battle banner in 1992.[7]

Awards

References
  1. "Poliția Republicii Moldova".
  2. "Обращение по случаю 28-летия создания Бригады спецназа "FULGER"". www.president.md. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
  3. "Битва за Приднестровье: 25 лет спустя" (in Russian). crimea.mk.ru. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
  4. "Contacte Brigada de poliție cu destinație specială "Fulger"". politia.md. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
  5. "informații despre BPDS Fulger". politia.md. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
  6. "BPDS "Fulger" - de 27 de ani la straja securității naționale | Ministerul Afacerilor Interne". mai.gov.md. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
  7. "25 лет исполняется сегодня со дня основания бригады специального назначения Fulger" (in Russian). Point.md. Retrieved 2020-05-19.
  8. Указ Президента Республики Молдова от 5 декабря 2011 года № 385 «О награждении Бригады полиции особого назначения «Fulger» Министерства внутренних дел орденом «Ştefan cel Mare»
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