Territorial defense (Russia)
| Territorial defense | |
|---|---|
| Территориальная оборона | |
Emblems of territorial defense units in Belgorod Oblast | |
| Type | Military reserve force |
| Role | Light infantry Home guard |
Territorial defense in Russia (Russian: Территориальная оборона) is a set of measures, as well as detachments, organized in wartime by territorial authorities to combat sabotage and reconnaissance groups and landings, as well as to protect important facilities and homeland defense in the territory where martial law is in effect.