108th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment (Ukraine)
The 108th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment (Ukrainian: 108-й зенітний ракетний полк (108 ЗРП); Military Unit Number A4527) was an air defense regiment of the Ukrainian Air Force, based at Zolotonosha until its 2012 disbandment. The regiment began as the 22nd Anti-Aircraft Artillery Division of the Red Army formed during World War II, which was reorganized as a brigade postwar. During much of the Cold War it was the 108th Anti-Aircraft Missile Brigade (Military Unit Number 36836).
108th Anti-Aircraft Missile Regiment | |
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Active | 1942–2012 |
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Type | Surface-to-air missile unit |
Role | Air defense |
Garrison/HQ | Zolotonosha |
Engagements | World War II |
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Battle honours | Zaporizhia |
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Notable commanders | Igor Danshin |
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