Männiku training area
Männiku harjutusväli Männiku training area | |
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Near Tallinn in Estonia | |
Coordinates | 59°21′N 24°42′E / 59.350°N 24.700°ECoordinates: 59°21′N 24°42′E / 59.350°N 24.700°E |
Type | military training area |
Area | 1,246.6 ha (3,080 acres) |
Site information | |
Operator | Estonian Defence Forces |
Status | active |
Site history | |
In use | 2008 |
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 Kiili and Saku municipalities. Its area is 1,246 ha (3,080 acres).
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]
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