Männiku harjutusväli Männiku training area | |
Type: | military training area |
Coordinates: | 59.35°N 66°W |
Nearest Town: | Tallinn |
Country: | Estonia |
Site Area: | 1246.6ha |
Operator: | Estonian Defence Forces |
Status: | active |
Dates: | 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 Saku Parish. Most of its territory of 1246ha is within the borders of Männiku village while small portion of Tammemäe village is also included.
During the Soviet occupation of Estonia, Männiku training area was used by the Soviet Army, its area was 1173 ha.[1]
Männiku training area was established on 11 September 2008, with the Government Order No. 394 "Establishment of the Defense Forces Männiku training area."[2]