Utti is a village in Valkeala, since 2009 a part of

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set up the first

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base in the village. Today, Utti is best known for the Utti Jaeger Regiment, a helicopter base and a training ground for special forces and military police, and civilian

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recreational activities.

History

The name of Utti is derived from the Swedish male given name ''Udde''. Utti was first mentioned in 1708 as a division of the village of Haimila within the Valkeala parish, but a farm named ''Utti'' has existed since the 16th century. In 1789 the Battle of Utti took place there between Swedish and

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n forces. The Utti Jaeger Regiment was formed in 1997. After the disestablishment of the Valkeala municipality in 2009, Utti became a part of

References

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