The cavalry of the KGB border troops of the USSR was preserved as a specific unit even during the Cold War, when most armies had already switched to equipment. This was explained by the conditions of service - long sections of the border passed through mountains, forests, steppes and other inaccessible areas, where transport was not always effective. Horses allowed border guards to move quietly, patrol the terrain and quickly respond to violations.
In peacetime, such units were used to patrol the border, check hard-to-reach areas, search for traces of violators and support operations in difficult terrain. Mounted border guards knew their area well, could act autonomously and often worked in conditions where equipment did not pass.
During the Afghan war, mounted units also played a role, especially on the southern borders of the USSR and in mountainous areas near the border. There they were used for patrolling, reconnaissance and fighting small groups that might try to penetrate the border. In some cases, border guards also operated in Afghanistan, where horse-drawn transport was convenient in the mountains and narrow gorges.
Despite the development of technology, the mounted service remained useful due to its mobility, noiselessness and ability to work in difficult conditions. Such units combined the traditions of the old cavalry with modern tasks of border protection, fulfilling an important role in the security system of the USSR.
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