17th independent order of the Red Star Escort Brigade VV MVD SSSR

17-я отдельная конвойная ордена Красной Звезды бригада ВВ МВД СССР

Military Unit: 7443

Activated 30.4.86 in Odessa, Odessa Oblast, from the 478th Escort Regiment.

Organisation 1986:

1.3.89 the 21st independent Special Motorised Militia Battalion was renamed 42nd Special Motorised Militia Regiment.

18.1.90 the 130th and 131st independent Special Motorised Militia Battalions were activated.

Organisation 1986:

30.9.91 taken over by Ukraine (VV MVD Ukraine).

Bases:

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