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The 87th Separate Rifle Regiment formerly known as the 119th Rifle Regiment is a military unit of Russian Ground Forces. Until January 1, 2023, it was part of the militia of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People's Republic.
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| 87th Rifle Regiment | |
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| 87-й отдельный стрелковый полк | |
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| Active | 19 February 2022 – present |
| Country |  Donetsk People's Republic (2022) Russia (2022–present) |
| Branch | DPR People's Militia (2022) Russian Ground Forces (2022–present) |
| Size | Regiment |
| Part of |  51st Combined Arms Army |
| Engagements | |
The regiment was formed on 19 February 2022 as the 119th Rifle Regiment. On 1 January 2023, the regiment was renamed as the 87th Rifle Regiment and became attached to the 1st Donetsk Army Corps.[1] The regiment took part in the Battle of Avdiivka,[2][3] and as of May 2024 was operating southwest of Donetsk.[4]
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