Männiku training area

Military training area in Estonia
59°21′N 24°42′E / 59.350°N 24.700°E / 59.350; 24.700Typemilitary training areaArea1,246.6 ha (3,080 acres)Site informationOperatorEstonian Defence ForcesStatusactiveSite historyIn use2008

Männiku training area is one of the six military training fields used by the Estonian Defence Forces. It is located just outside the capital of Estonia, Tallinn, in Saku Parish. Most of its territory of 1,246 ha (3,080 acres) is within the borders of Männiku village while small portion of Tammemäe village is also included.

History

During the Soviet occupation of Estonia, Männiku training area was used by the Soviet Army, its area was 1173 ha.[1]

Establishment

Männiku training area was established on 11 September 2008, with the Government Order No. 394 "Establishment of the Defense Forces Männiku training area."[2]

See also

  • Keskpolügoon

References

  1. ^ Kaitseväe harjutusväljad: Männiku harjutusvälja ajalugu
  2. ^ Kaitseväe harjutusväljad: Männiku harjutusväli
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