60th_Rocket_Division

60th Rocket Division

60th Rocket Division

Military unit

The 60th Taiman Order of the October Revolution Red Banner Rocket Division named after the 60th anniversary of the USSR (Russian: 60-я ракетная Таманская ордена Октябрьской Революции Краснознамённая дивизия имени 60-летия СССР) (Military Unit Number 89553) is a military formation of the Russian Strategic Rocket Forces formed in 1961.[1][2]

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The unit operates a combination of UR-100NU and RT-2PM2 Topol-M intercontinental ballistic missiles depending on the regiment.[1] It is garrisoned in the closed city of Svetly, Saratov Oblast.[2]

History

The 60th Rocket Division was formed in 1961 in Birobidzhan, Jewish Autonomous Oblast. In 1964 it was moved to Saratov Oblast.

Commanders

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Structure

Structure as of 2007:[1]

  • 31st Rocket Regiment
  • 86th Rocket Regiment
  • 104th Rocket Regiment
  • 122nd Rocket Regiment
  • 165th Rocket Regiment
  • 203rd Rocket Regiment
  • 271st Rocket Regiment
  • 626th Rocket Regiment
  • 649th Rocket Regiment
  • 687th Rocket Regiment

References

  1. [1]
    "60-я ракетная Таманская ордена Октябрьской Революции Краснознамённая дивизия имени 60-летия СССР (в/ч 89553)". rvsn.info. Retrieved 2023-07-20.
  2. [2]
    "60-я Таманская ракетная дивизия (в/ч 89553)". armius.ru. Retrieved 2023-07-20.
  3. [3]
    "60-я ракетная дивизия (г. Татищево)". rvsn.ruzhany.info. Retrieved 2023-07-20.
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