89th Motor Rifle Division
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ActiveI Formation: 1957–1958
II Formation: 1966–1987
Country
Soviet Union
BranchSoviet Army
TypeMotorized infantry
| 89th Motor Rifle Division | |
|---|---|
| Active | I Formation: 1957–1958 II Formation: 1966–1987 |
| Country | |
| Branch | Soviet Army |
| Type | Motorized infantry |
| Garrison/HQ | Tambov (II Formation) |
| Battle honours | Khingan (I Formation) |
The 89th Motor Rifle Division was a motor rifle division of the Soviet Army, formed twice. The division was first formed in 1957 from the 14th Mechanized Division, which was the former 284th Rifle Division (3rd formation). In 1966, it was reformed as a mobilization division. In 1987, it became a territorial training center and a storage base soon after. It was disbanded in 1996. The unit was based at Tambov.[1]