The 14th Kiev-Zhitomir Order of Kutuzov Rocket Division (Russian: 14-я ракетная Киевско-Житомирская ордена Кутузова дивизия) (

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34096) is a

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of the Russian Strategic Rocket Forces. It is part of the 27th Guards Rocket Army. It is garrisoned in Rechnoy,

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. The unit operates

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launchers.

History

In 1960 the 201st Rocket Brigade was formed from the 234th Artillery Brigade during the formation of the Strategic Rocket Forces. In 1961 the unit was renamed to the 14th Rocket Division.

Commanders

Structure

Structure of the unit as of 2000: * 290th Rocket Regiment * 697th Rocket Regiment * 702nd Rocket Regiment * 779th Rocket Regiment

References

{{Russian divisions Rocket divisions of the Soviet Union Rocket divisions of Russia Military units and formations established in 1960