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.
The unit operates RT-2PM Topol intercontinental ballistic missile launchers. It is garrisoned in Yurya, Kirov Oblast.
History
In 1960 the 25th Rocket Brigade was formed. The new unit was given the awards and honors of the 91st Rifle Division, disbanded 1959. In 1961 the 25th Rocket Brigade was renamed and enlarged to the 8th Rocket Division.
Commanders
Structure
1998
Source:
76th Rocket Regiment
79th Rocket Regiment
107th Rocket Regiment
304th Rocket Regiment
776th Rocket Regiment
2004
Source:
76th Rocket Regiment
304th Rocket Regiment
776th Rocket Regiment
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