Active 1979-1989 | Type Motorized infantry Engagements Soviet-Afghan War | |
The 70th Separate Guards Motor Rifle Brigade was a Soviet Army mechanized infantry brigade of the Soviet–Afghan War. During the war, it was based in Kandahar.
History
The brigade was formed on 1 March 1980 in Kandahar from the 373rd Guards Motor Rifle Regiment of the 5th Guards Motor Rifle Division. On 4 May 1985, it was awarded a second Order of the Red Banner for its actions in Afghanistan. In August 1988, it withdrew to Kushka. The brigade was disbanded in February 1989.
References
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