Soviet War Cemetery Kirovohrad

This large war cemetery, located within the old fortress of Kirovohrad, contains the graves of 35,129 Soviet soldiers who were killed during the battle for Kirovohrad (5-8 January 1944). They were part of the 5th and 7th guards Division. There are also 43 executed partisans and resistance members buried here.

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Source

• Text: Kaj Metz
• Photos: Wikimedia Commons