Спецоперация

The term **«Спецоперация»** (transliterated *spetsoperatsiya*) is a Russian word meaning **“special operation.”** It refers to a specific, often military, law enforcement, or intelligence action carried out with a particular goal, typically involving secrecy, limited scope, and specialized forces or resources. In modern usage, it can describe various official operations, and in recent political contexts, it has been used by Russian authorities to refer to their military actions in Ukraine starting in 2022.