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.

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
• 224th Helicopter Squadron (Military Unit No. 19964)
• 836th Technical Base and Repair Depot (Military Unit No. 14092)
• 2434th Technical Missile Base (Military Unit No. 12829)

References