Soukhoy (Oboronny) island

Russia / Karelija / Lyaskelya /
 Second World War 1939-1945, island, ruins, artillery

Rus.: Остров Сухой ("Dry island") or Остров Оборонный ("Defensive island").
Fin.: Kelisaari ("Trip island").

After Finland received independence, the first troops arrived at the archipelago. During the war of 1939-1940, coast artillery was located there. On September 19th 1944, after the armistice, the last Finnish troops left Nikonov and Oboronnyje islands. Some of Finnish fortifications still remain.

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Coordinates:   61°20'9"N   31°0'25"E
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