AboutWhat does the meme depict?

The 'Out of Nowhere Is Spetsnaz' meme involves an image that features a soldier, identified as a member of the Ukrainian Special Purpose Regiments (Spetsnaz), about to jump onto the back of another soldier. This meme usually highlights unexpected or surprising interventions, reflecting the dynamic and stealthy maneuvers typical of military special forces.

OriginWho did it first?

The meme first appeared on April 28th, 2004, when it was posted in a thread on the Soldf message board by an anonymous user. The discussion was dedicated to Spetsnaz training and showcased a series of images, including the one where a Spetsnaz soldier is seen leaping onto a fellow soldier. You can view the original forum discussion here.^[1]

Origin: 2004