62nd Rocket Division

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The 62nd Red Banner Rocket Division (military unit 32441) is a formation within the 33rd Guards Rocket Army of the Strategic Rocket Forces, deployed near Uzhur, Krasnoyarsk Krai.

History

This division was established in May 1964 as the Uzhur Operational Groups. In April 1965, it was renamed the 62nd Rocket Division and became part of the. On June 8, 1970, the division was included in the 33rd Guards Rocket Army. The division's formation is celebrated annually on April 13.

Equipment

Since its inception, the division has been equipped with intercontinental ballistic missiles from R-36M family. Since 2022, the division has been reequipping with R-28 Sarmat missiles.

Commanders

Structure

Structure of the unit as of 2010:

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