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) (

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89553) is a

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of the Russian Strategic Rocket Forces formed in 1961. The unit operates a combination of UR-100NU and

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depending on the regiment. It is garrisoned in the

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of Svetly, Saratov Oblast.

History

The 60th Rocket Division was formed in 1961 in

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. In 1964 it was moved to Saratov Oblast.

Commanders

Structure

Structure as of 2007: * 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

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