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 is within the borders of the village of Männiku, and a small portion of the village of Tammemäe is also included.
History During the Soviet occupation of Estonia, Männiku training area was used by the Soviet Army, its area was 1173 ha.Kaitseväe harjutusväljad: Männiku harjutusvälja ajalugu
Establishment Männiku training area was established on 11 September 2008, with the Government Order No. 394 "Establishment of the Defense Forces Männiku training area."Kaitseväe harjutusväljad: Männiku harjutusväli
See also Keskpolügoon
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