96th Reconnaissance Brigade (Russia)

The 96th Reconnaissance Brigade is a military formation of the Russian Armed Forces. It is subordinate to the Western Military District. The brigade is primarily tasked with conducting reconnaissance operations, including gathering intelligence through various means such as electronic warfare, signals intelligence (SIGINT), and human intelligence (HUMINT). It is likely involved in strategic and operational reconnaissance activities.

The unit's specific order of battle, equipment, and operational history are not widely publicized, consistent with the secretive nature of reconnaissance units. Information regarding its activities and deployments is generally limited to open-source intelligence and occasional reports. The brigade's structure likely includes various specialized reconnaissance battalions and companies tailored to different intelligence gathering methods. As a reconnaissance brigade, its capabilities contribute to the Russian military's situational awareness and ability to plan and execute operations.