Klooga training area

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Klooga harjutusväli
Klooga training area
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Type military training area
Location 59°19′N 24°12′E / 59.317°N 24.2°E / 59.317; 24.2Coordinates: 59°19′N 24°12′E / 59.317°N 24.2°E / 59.317; 24.2 near Keila in Estonia
Area 989,9 ha
Operator Estonian Defence Forces
Status active
In use 2008

Klooga training area is one of the six military training fields used by the Estonian Defence Forces. It is located in Keila Parish, Harju County. Most of its territory of 990 ha (2,400 acres) is within the borders of Klooga small borough.

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[edit] History

During the Soviet occupation of Estonia, Klooga training area was one of the Soviet Army motorized rifle divisions military campus with the area of 1373 ha.[1]

[edit] Establishment

Klooga training area was established on 24 July 2008, with the Government Order No. 334 "Establishment of the Defense Forces Klooga training area."[2]

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