Dejevo Military Base

Saaremaa, Estonia

Dejevo village was established during the Soviet era. There were several missile bases and garrisons around the village. After soldiers left and missiles were hauled away, the village was totally abandoned. In 2011 most of the brick and concrete buildings on the surface were demolished.

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I spent 2 years here as a solder. There was 1 anti aircraft base, so called S200. Citizens of village were officers and their families no locals.


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Founded: 1940-1991
Category: Miscellaneous historic sites in Estonia
Historical period: Soviet Occupation (Estonia)

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