 The formation of the 1st Airmobile Division was begun by an order of the Ministry of Defence on 5 May 1993 at Bolhrad from elements of the 98th Guards Airborne Division.Elements of the 217th Guards Airborne Regiment were used to form the 25th Airborne Brigade.Elements of the 299th Guards Airborne Regiment were used to form the 45th Airmobile Brigade.