Izyum, Ukraine
Izium mass graves
On 15 September 2022, several mass graves, including one site containing at least 440 bodies, were found in woods near the Ukrainian city of Izium after it was recaptured by Ukrainian forces during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The graves contained bodies of people who were killed by Russian forces. The Ukrainian government believes that over 1,000 civilian residents were killed during the battle for and subsequent Russian occupation of Izium.
- City
- Izyum
- Country
- Ukraine
- Category
- Historic
- Suggested visit
- About 90 minutes
Background: Wikipedia