134th Motor Rifle Division

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134th Motorized Rifle Division
Active1980–1989
CountryFlag of the Soviet Union.svg Soviet Union
Branch Soviet Army
TypeMotorized infantry
Garrison/HQ Dushanbe

The 134th Motorized Rifle Division was a motorized infantry division of the Soviet Army. It existed between 1980 and 1989 and was based in Dushanbe. [1]

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History

The 134th Motorized Rifle Division was activated in February 1980 in Dushanbe, subordinated to the Central Asian Military District's 17th Army Corps. It replaced the 201st Motorized Rifle Division, which had been transferred to Afghanistan. During the Cold War, it was maintained at 15% strength. In February 1989, it was disbanded and absorbed by the 201st Motor Rifle Division. [1]

Composition

In 1988, the division was composed of the following units. All units were based at Dushanbe unless noted. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Holm, Michael. "134th Motorised Rifle Division". www.ww2.dk. Retrieved 2016-01-07.