8th Rocket Division
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.
| 8th Melitopol Red Banner Rocket Division 25th Rocket Brigade (1960-1961) | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
The unit operates RT-2PM Topol intercontinental ballistic missile launchers. It is garrisoned in Yurya, Kirov Oblast.
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