Luhansk region: the day of liberation of Milove village

Ukraine, Luhansk region, Milove village, January 16, 2003.

A story about the events dedicated to the liberation of the village of Milove in 1943. Laying of flowers and wreaths at the memorial complex “Ukraine to the liberators”. Commentary by veteran Mykhailo Shmyrov.

On January 16, Milove was completely liberated from the enemy, who had suffered significant losses. About 6,000 Soviet soldiers were killed in the battles for the village, which lasted almost a month. On May 7, 1972, the memorial complex “Ukraine to the Liberators” was opened to honor the feat of the soldiers who fought to liberate the first hectare of Ukrainian land. The mass grave contains 1,069 fallen soldiers and officers.