60th Rocket Division
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The 60th Taiman Order of the October Revolution Red Banner Rocket Division named after the 60th anniversary of the USSR (Russian: 60-я ракетная Таманская ордена Октябрьской Революции Краснознамённая дивизия имени 60-летия СССР) (Military Unit Number 89553) is a military formation of the Russian Strategic Rocket Forces formed in 1961.[1][2]
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60th Taiman Order of the October Revolution Red Banner Rocket Division named after the 60th anniversary of the USSR | |
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60-я ракетная Таманская ордена Октябрьской Революции Краснознамённая дивизия имени 60-летия СССР | |
Active | 1961-present |
Country | Soviet Union (1961–1991) Russia (1991-present) |
Branch | Strategic Rocket Forces |
Part of | 27th Guards Rocket Army |
Garrison/HQ | Svetly, Saratov Oblast |
Decorations | Order of the Red Banner |
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The unit operates a combination of UR-100NU and RT-2PM2 Topol-M intercontinental ballistic missiles depending on the regiment.[1] It is garrisoned in the closed city of Svetly, Saratov Oblast.[2]