Nursipalu training area

Nursipalu harjutusväli
Nursipalu training area

Type Military training area
Location near Võru in Estonia
Area 3,300 ha
Operator Estonian Defence Forces
Status Active
In use 2008

Nursipalu training area is one of the six military training fields used by the Estonian Defence Forces. It is located in Sõmerpalu and Rõuge municipalities in Võru County. The area of the training area is approximately 3,300 ha (8,200 acres).

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History

During the Soviet occupation of Estonia, Nursipalu training area was part of the Soviet Army Visnevski military-campus and training area for Soviet Airborne Troops and missile brigade with the area of 3,703 ha.[1]

Establishment

Nursipalu training area was established on 14 February 2008, with the Government Order No. 79 "Establishment of the Defense Forces Nursipalu training area and handing over the state property."[2]

Notes and references

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

See also
Kaitseväe harjutusväljad Defence Forces training areas
Ground fields
Naval fields (proposed)
Letipea firing area • Rutja firing area • Kõpu firing area • Nõva firing area • Risti­nina firing area • Liivanina firing area • Sõmeri firing area
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