8th Rocket Division
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The 8th Melitopol Red Banner Rocket Division (Russian: 8-я ракетная Мелитопольская Краснознаменная дивизия) (Military Unit Number 44200) is a military formation of the Russian Strategic Rocket Forces formed in 1961.[1]
Quick Facts 25th Rocket Brigade (1960-1961), Active ...
8th Melitopol Red Banner Rocket Division 25th Rocket Brigade (1960-1961) | |
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8-я ракетная Мелитопольская Краснознаменная дивизия | |
Active | 1961-present |
Country | Soviet Union (1960–1991) Russia (1991-present) |
Branch | Strategic Rocket Forces |
Part of | 31st Rocket Army |
Garrison/HQ | Yurya, Kirov Oblast |
Decorations | Order of the Red Banner |
Commanders | |
Current commander | Colonel Yuri V. Yatsyno |
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The unit operates RT-2PM Topol intercontinental ballistic missile launchers. It is garrisoned in Yurya, Kirov Oblast.[2][3]